Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Identification of ions and gases

Identification of ions and gases — practice question

This question concerns sulfur, sulfur compounds, and water obtained from a sulfur spring. A sulfur spring is a natural water source that contains sulfur.
(a(i))[1]

Which negative ion has the lowest concentration?

(a(ii))[1]

State the name of the compound formed only from $\text{K}^+$ and $\text{Br}^-$ ions.

(a(iii))[1]

Calculate the mass of calcium ions in a $250\,\text{cm}^3$ sample of this water.

(a(iv))[1]

Complete the equation to show how a fluoride ion is formed from a fluorine atom. $\text{F} + \ldots \rightarrow \text{F}^-$

(b)[2]

Describe how to test for sulfate ions. test observations

(c(i))[1]

What does the term sublimation mean?

(c(ii))[2]

Complete the chemical equation for this reaction. $\text{S} + \ldots\,\text{H}_2\text{SO}_4 \rightarrow \text{2H}_2\text{O} + \ldots\,\text{SO}_2$

(c(iii))[4]

Use the data in the table to suggest a method for obtaining pure, dry samples of both sulfur and zinc from a mixture of sulfur powder and zinc powder.

(d)[1]

Deduce the molecular formula of this compound from the numbers of sulfur, fluorine and oxygen atoms.

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