Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · The Periodic Table: chemical periodicity

The Periodic Table: chemical periodicity — practice question

Samples R, S, T and U are each placed in cold water separately. The identity of every sample is unknown, but each one is pure and can be only one of $\text{Ba(OH)}_2$, $\text{NaCl}$, $\text{P}_4\text{O}_{10}$ or $\text{SiCl}_4$.
(a(i))[4]

Use the observations in the table to work out which sample is $\text{Ba(OH)}_2$, $\text{NaCl}$, $\text{P}_4\text{O}_{10}$ and $\text{SiCl}_4$. Enter your responses in the table.

(a(ii))[1]

Identify the formula of the white solid produced when sample T reacts with water.

(a(iii))[1]

Name the solution produced when sample U reacts with water.

(b(i))[1]

Name one physical property that is typical of ceramic materials.

(b(ii))[1]

Give the formula of another Period 3 oxide that behaves like a ceramic material.

(c)[3]

Tungsten oxide, $\text{W}_x\text{O}_y$, is used to colour ceramic materials. A sample of $\text{W}_x\text{O}_y$ has $79.29\%$ tungsten by mass. Calculate the empirical formula of $\text{W}_x\text{O}_y$. Show your working.

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