Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Elements, compounds and mixtures

Elements, compounds and mixtures — practice question

The formula list is given below. Br2 CO CO2 CH4 C2H6 HCl KBr LiCl MgCl2 O2 SO2 Use these formulae to answer the questions that follow. Each formula may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
(a(i))[1]

State the formula for: a compound that gives a red colour in a flame test.

(a(ii))[1]

State the formula for: a compound that contains an ion with a $2+$ charge.

(a(iii))[1]

State the formula for: a compound that is produced in respiration.

(a(iv))[1]

State the formula for: a compound used to preserve food.

(a(v))[1]

State the formula for: an element that is used in the production of steel.

(b)[2]

Complete the dot-and-cross diagram to show the electron arrangement in a hydrogen chloride molecule. Show only the outer shell electrons.

(c)[1]

State whether carbon dioxide is a basic oxide or an acidic oxide. Give a reason for your answer.

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