Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Elements, compounds and mixtures

Elements, compounds and mixtures — practice question

This question concerns sulfur and compounds of sulfur.
(a)[3]

Sulfur is a non-metal. Describe three physical properties that are characteristic of non-metals.

(b)[1]

Name one source from which sulfur is obtained.

(c(i))[1]

Heating carbon with sulfur produces carbon disulfide, CS$_2$. $\text{C} + 2\text{S} \rightarrow \text{CS}_2$ Complete the energy level diagram for the formation of carbon disulfide by adding these formulae to the diagram: • C + 2S • CS$_2$

(c(ii))[1]

Explain, using information from the energy level diagram, how you know that this reaction is endothermic.

(d)[2]

Carbon disulfide is a liquid at room temperature. Describe the spacing and movement of the particles in liquid carbon disulfide.

(e)[3]

Hydrogen sulfide is a gas which changes filter paper soaked in aqueous lead(II) ethanoate from white to black. Hydrogen sulfide is slightly soluble in water. A long glass tube is arranged as shown. At first, the filter paper soaked in aqueous lead(II) ethanoate remains white. After a short time, the filter paper soaked in aqueous lead(II) ethanoate turns black. Explain these observations using the kinetic particle model.

(f(i))[1]

Sulfur dioxide is an air pollutant. Give one harmful effect of sulfur dioxide on buildings.

(f(ii))[1]

Sulfur dioxide is used to bleach paper. Give one additional use of sulfur dioxide.

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