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O-LevelChemistryRates of Reaction5070/11 · Oct/Nov 2025 · Q151 Mark

The rate of reaction between calcium carbonate and dilute hydrochloric acid is measured in three separate experiments. In experiment 1, the calcium carbonate is powdered, and an excess of hydrochloric acid is used. In experiment 2, the calcium carbonate is in lumps, and an excess of hydrochloric acid is used. In experiment 3, the calcium carbonate is in lumps, less hydrochloric acid is used, and the calcium carbonate is in excess. The results of these experiments are shown. Which statement is correct?

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AExperiment 1 is shown by curve X.
BExperiment 1 is shown by curve Y.
CExperiment 2 is shown by curve Y.
DExperiment 3 is shown by curve Z.

✓ Correct answer

C: Experiment 2 is shown by curve Y.

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Rates of Reaction, O-Level Chemistry (syllabus 5070). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2025 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 15.

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