GCSE Chemistry Concentration Calculations Practice Questions
Question 1
Q1. Knowledge Recall (1 mark)
Define the term "concentration of a solution".
Question 2
Q2. Application (2 marks)
Explain why a concentrated solution of sugar in water has a lower freezing point than pure water.
Question 3
Q3. Calculation (2 marks)
Calculate the concentration of a solution containing 10 g of sodium chloride in 100 mL of water.
Question 4
Q4. Knowledge Recall (2 marks)
State the units of concentration for the following methods:
- Percentage by mass
- Parts per million
Question 5
Q5. Calculation (4 marks)
A 250 mL solution of sodium hydroxide has a concentration of 0.20 mol/dm³. Calculate the mass of sodium hydroxide present in the solution.
Question 6
Q6. Application (3 marks)
Describe how a chemical equation can be used to calculate the concentration of a solution.
Question 7
Q7. Calculation (3 marks)
A solution of sulfuric acid has a concentration of 0.10 mol/dm³. Calculate the volume of solution required to neutralize 20 mL of a 0.20 mol/dm³ solution of sodium hydroxide.
Question 8
Q8. Knowledge Recall (1 mark)
Define the term "dilution".
Question 9
Q9. Application (3 marks)
Explain the factors that affect the rate of diffusion of a solute in a solvent.
Question 10
Q10. Calculation (4 marks)
A 50 mL sample of seawater contains 2.5 g of salt. Calculate the concentration of the seawater in parts per thousand.