Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Elements, compounds and mixtures

Elements, compounds and mixtures — practice question

The diagrams illustrate the structures of four substances, R, S, T and U.
(a(i))[1]

State which of R, S, T or U is the compound.

(a(ii))[1]

State which one conducts electricity in the solid state.

(a(iii))[1]

State which substance has the lowest melting point.

(a(iv))[1]

State which substance is a macromolecule.

(a(v))[1]

State which substance can act as a catalyst.

(b)[2]

Name the brown substance formed when aqueous potassium iodide reacts with aqueous chlorine, and suggest the reason for its formation.

(c)[1]

Which compound below is also found in many fertilisers? Tick one box.

(d)[2]

Explain why farmers avoid adding calcium hydroxide (slaked lime) to the soil at the same time as fertilisers that contain ammonium salts.

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