What is the minimum volume, in cm³, of 0.02 mol dm⁻³ KMnO₄ solution needed to oxidise 0.01 mol of VO₂⁺?
5VO₂⁺ + MnO₄⁻ + H₂O → 5VO₃⁻ + Mn²⁺ + 2H⁺ - AQA - A-Level Chemistry - Question 31 - 2020 - Paper 3

Question 31

What is the minimum volume, in cm³, of 0.02 mol dm⁻³ KMnO₄ solution needed to oxidise 0.01 mol of VO₂⁺?
5VO₂⁺ + MnO₄⁻ + H₂O → 5VO₃⁻ + Mn²⁺ + 2H⁺
Worked Solution & Example Answer:What is the minimum volume, in cm³, of 0.02 mol dm⁻³ KMnO₄ solution needed to oxidise 0.01 mol of VO₂⁺?
5VO₂⁺ + MnO₄⁻ + H₂O → 5VO₃⁻ + Mn²⁺ + 2H⁺ - AQA - A-Level Chemistry - Question 31 - 2020 - Paper 3
Calculate Moles of KMnO₄ Required

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From the balanced equation, 5 moles of VO₂⁺ react with 1 mole of MnO₄⁻. Therefore, for 0.01 moles of VO₂⁺, the moles of MnO₄⁻ required is:
nMnO4−=50.01 mol VO₂⁺=0.002 mol MnO₄⁻
Calculate Volume of KMnO₄ Solution Needed

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Using the concentration formula, where concentration (C) = moles (n) / volume (V), we can rearrange to find volume:
V=Cn=0.02 mol dm−30.002 mol=0.1 dm3
To convert to cm³:
0.1 dm3=100 cm3
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