Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Identification of ions and gases

Identification of ions and gases — practice question

The table displays the masses of certain ions present in 1000 cm$^3$ of fruit juice.
(a(i))[1]

State which positive ion has the smallest mass in 1000 cm$^3$ of fruit juice.

(a(ii))[1]

State the formulae of the ions in calcium sulfate.

(a(iii))[1]

Calculate the mass of magnesium ions present in 250 cm$^3$ of fruit juice.

(b)[2]

Describe a test for calcium ions. Include both the test and the observations.

(c)[2]

Ammonium ions, NH$_4^+$, occur in most fertilisers. Ammonium ions contain nitrogen. Name two further elements found in most fertilisers.

(d)[1]

A student heated a mixture of ammonium chloride and sodium hydroxide in a test-tube. Pungent ammonia gas is released. Describe one further observation that can be made.

(e)[2]

Ammonia reacts with chlorine. Complete the equation for this reaction: $\ldots$NH$_3$ + $\ldots$Cl$_2$ $\rightarrow$ N$_2$ + 6HCl.

(f)[3]

A small beaker of aqueous ammonia is set at the front of a classroom. At first, the students at the back of the class cannot smell the ammonia gas. After a short time, the students at the back of the class smell the ammonia. Explain these observations using the kinetic particle model.

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