Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Identification of ions and gases

Identification of ions and gases — practice question

Which row accurately links the experiment and the observations to the identity of the underlined substance?

  • ABlue crystals are heated. The crystals turn white and steam is given off. - hydrated cobalt(II) chloride
  • BPink crystals are heated. The crystals turn blue and steam is given off. - anhydrous cobalt(II) chloride
  • CWater is added to a blue solid. The blue solid turns pink. - hydrated copper(II) sulfate
  • DWater is added to a white solid. The white solid turns blue. - anhydrous copper(II) sulfate

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