Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Elements, compounds and mixtures

Elements, compounds and mixtures — practice question

A set of symbols and formulae is given below. Br⁻ CH₄ CO₂ Cu^{2}⁺ H₂ K⁺ Na⁺ N₂ O₂ U Use only these symbols or formulae to answer the questions that follow. Each one may be used once, reused, or not used at all.
(a(i))[1]

State which symbol or formula represents a compound made in respiration.

(a(ii))[1]

State which symbol or formula represents an ion that produces a lilac flame test colour.

(a(iii))[1]

State which symbol or formula represents a gas that makes up 21% of clean, dry air.

(a(iv))[1]

State which symbol or formula represents an element with a radioactive isotope used as an energy source.

(a(v))[1]

State which symbol or formula represents an ion formed when an atom gains an electron.

(b)[2]

Fill in the table to give the relative masses of a proton, a neutron and an electron.

(c)[2]

Select the two correct statements about carbon dioxide. Tick (✓) two boxes. Carbon dioxide is made up of two elements mixed together. Carbon dioxide is an acidic oxide. Carbon dioxide contains ionic bonding. Carbon dioxide forms a giant covalent structure. A molecule of carbon dioxide contains three atoms.

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