Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Chemical bonding

Chemical bonding — practice question

Y and Z are both elements in Period 3. If the chloride of Y is put into water, it reacts to form a solution with pH $2$. If the chloride of Z is put into water, it dissolves and gives a solution with pH $7$. Which statement accounts for these observations?

  • ABoth chlorides hydrolyse in water.
  • BY is magnesium and Z is sodium.
  • CY is phosphorus and Z is aluminium.
  • DY is silicon and Z is sodium.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 1-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme.

  • Full mark scheme, point by point
  • Step-by-step worked solution
  • Write your answer & get it marked instantly by AI