Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Air quality and climate

Air quality and climate — practice question

Venus’ atmosphere is made up of 96.4% carbon dioxide, 3.5% nitrogen, together with only trace amounts of other gases.
(a)[3]

Describe the differences between Venus’ atmosphere and Earth’s atmosphere. Give three differences.

(b)[2]

Describe how to test for carbon dioxide. test result

(c(i))[2]

Water is a covalent compound. Complete the diagram so that it shows the electron arrangement in a water molecule and the symbols of the atoms present. Show only outer-shell electrons.

(c(ii))[2]

What physical state is argon in at $-200^{\circ}\text{C}$? Explain your answer.

(c(iii))[1]

Argon is unreactive. Explain why argon is unreactive in terms of its electronic structure.

(d(i))[2]

Write the word equation for this reaction.

(d(ii))[2]

Calculate the relative molecular mass of sulfuric acid, $\text{H}_2\text{SO}_4$. Use your Periodic Table if needed.

(e(i))[1]

State one application of sulfur dioxide.

(e(ii))[1]

Which one of these pH values is acidic? Draw a circle round the correct choice. pH 2 pH 7 pH 9 pH 14

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