Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Group 17

Group 17 — practice question

A white powder consists of sodium chloride and sodium iodide. It is dissolved in water in a test-tube, then excess aqueous silver nitrate is added. A precipitate, $X$, forms. Next, excess concentrated ammonia is added to the test-tube containing $X$. After shaking the test-tube, a precipitate, $Y$, is seen. Which statement about $X$ or $Y$ is correct?

  • A$X$ is a pure white colour.
  • B$X$ is pure silver iodide.
  • C$Y$ is pure silver chloride.
  • D$Y$ is yellow.

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