Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Air quality and climate

Air quality and climate — practice question

Glass may be produced by heating together sand, sodium carbonate and limestone (calcium carbonate).
(a(i))[2]

Calculate the relative formula mass of sodium carbonate, Na$_2$CO$_3$. Show all of your working. Use your Periodic Table to help you.

(a(ii))[1]

What does the term endothermic mean?

(a(iii))[1]

What kind of chemical reaction happens when lime reacts with acidic soils? Circle the correct answer. addition, neutralisation, oxidation, reduction.

(b(i))[1]

Which gas makes up 21% of clean, dry air?

(b(ii))[1]

Write a word equation for carbon burning in excess air.

(b(iii))[1]

Complete the energy level diagram for this reaction by adding these two words: reactants, product.

(c(i))[1]

Give one use of argon.

(c(ii))[2]

Which two statements about argon are correct? Tick two boxes. Argon is unreactive. Argon is diatomic. Argon is monatomic. Argon forms ionic compounds. Argon is a greenhouse gas.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 10-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: 106.

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