Q21 · 2025 · Paper 1Unclassified2 marks
QUESTION 21 (2 marks)
An unknown acid, HA, undergoes 1.3% ionisation in an aqueous solution.
HA(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ H3O+(aq) + A−(aq)
a) Classify HA as a strong or weak acid.
[1 mark]
b) Explain whether HA is a monoprotic or polyprotic acid.
[1 mark]
WORKED SOLUTION
2 marksQCAA guide · typeset solution
QCAA sample response and mark allocation
21a) | HA is a weak acid. | • classifies HA as a weak acid [1 mark] |
21b) | HA is a monoprotic acid because it donates one hydrogen ion. | • explains that HA is a monoprotic acid because it donates one hydrogen ion [1 mark] |
QCAA sample response and marking criteria reproduced from the official guide.
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