Determination of Formulae (OCR A-Level Chemistry A): Quizzes

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Determination of formulae
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What does an empirical formula represent?

Simplest whole-number ratio of atoms

Which type of substance must use an empirical formula rather than a molecular formula?

Giant ionic structures like NaCl\text{NaCl}

What is the empirical formula of dinitrogen tetroxide (N2O4\text{N}_2\text{O}_4)?

NO2\text{NO}_2

What is the relative molecular mass of methane (CH4\text{CH}_4)? Use ArA_r: C = 12.0, H = 1.0

16.0

If 0.030 mol Ca combines with 0.060 mol Cl, what is the empirical formula?

CaCl2\text{CaCl}_2

What is water of crystallisation in a hydrated salt?

Water molecules within the crystal structure

What happens when hydrated copper(II) sulfate (CuSO45H2O\text{CuSO}_4 \cdot 5\text{H}_2\text{O}) is heated?

Blue crystals turn white as water is lost

What does the dot (•) represent in the formula CuSO45H2O\text{CuSO}_4 \cdot 5\text{H}_2\text{O}?

Separates the salt from water molecules

A salt loses 3.60 g water (0.200 mol) leaving 6.38 g salt (0.040 mol). Find the ratio.

1:5

Why must you heat to constant mass when finding the formula of a hydrated salt?

To ensure all water has been removed

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