Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Identification of ions and gases

Identification of ions and gases — practice question

Three metal compounds, P, Q and R, are heated with a Bunsen burner. The observations are given below. P: a colourless gas is given off, which relights a glowing splint Q: a colourless gas is given off, which turns limewater milky R: no change occurs Which row identifies P, Q and R?

  • AP: magnesium carbonate, Q: potassium carbonate, R: potassium nitrate
  • BP: magnesium carbonate, Q: potassium nitrate, R: potassium carbonate
  • CP: potassium nitrate, Q: magnesium carbonate, R: potassium carbonate
  • DP: potassium nitrate, Q: potassium carbonate, R: magnesium carbonate

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