OCR A Level Chemistry A

OCR A Level Chemistry A Amount of Substance Exam Questions

Free OCR A Level Chemistry A exam questions on Amount of Substance, with mark schemes. Covers the mole, molar mass, gas volumes, concentration, empirical formulae, percentage yield and atom economy.

Amount of Substance exam questions

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About OCR A Level Chemistry A Amount of Substance

This topic covers quantitative chemistry.

What you need to know

  • The mole n = m/M and Avogadro's constant.
  • Gases pV = nRT and 24.0 dm³ at RTP.
  • Solutions n = cV and titration calculations.
  • Yield and atom economy Efficiency of reactions.

Common mistakes in Amount of Substance

  • Not converting cm³ to dm³.
  • Using wrong units in pV = nRT.
  • Confusing yield and atom economy.

Try three Amount of Substance exam-style questions

1. Find the moles in 25.0 cm³ of 0.100 mol dm⁻³ HCl. (1 mark)

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2.50 x 10⁻³ mol.

2. Calculate the empirical formula from C 85.7% and H 14.3%. (2 marks)

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Ratio 7.14 : 14.3 (1) gives CH₂ (1).

3. Define atom economy. (1 mark)

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Mass of desired product over total mass of products x 100.

Amount of Substance FAQs

What does this topic cover?

The mole, gas volumes, solutions and yields.

Which practical links here?

Acid-base titration and determining water of crystallisation.

What units go in pV = nRT?

Pa, m³ and K.