Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Identification of ions and gases

Identification of ions and gases — practice question

These tests are performed on an aqueous solution of salt X. Sodium hydroxide solution is then added, producing a green precipitate that dissolves in excess. Next, a small piece of aluminium foil is introduced into the mixture and the mixture is heated; a gas is released that turns damp, red litmus paper blue. What is X?

  • Aaluminium nitrate
  • Bammonium sulfate
  • Cchromium(III) nitrate
  • Diron(II) nitrate

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