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Date May 2009 Marks available 1 Reference code 09M.1.sl.TZ2.23
Level SL Paper 1 Time zone TZ2
Command term State Question number 23 Adapted from N/A

Question

An example of a strong acid solution is perchloric acid, \({\text{HCl}}{{\text{O}}_{\text{4}}}\), in water. Which statement is correct for this solution?

A.     \({\text{HCl}}{{\text{O}}_{\text{4}}}\) is completely dissociated in the solution.

B.     \({\text{HCl}}{{\text{O}}_{\text{4}}}\) exists mainly as molecules in the solution.

C.     The solution reacts only with strong bases.

D.     The solution has a pH value greater than 7.

Markscheme

A

Examiners report

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Syllabus sections

Core » Topic 8: Acids and bases » 8.3 The pH scale
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