Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Identification of ions and gases

Identification of ions and gases — practice question

Three metal compounds, J, K and L, are warmed with a Bunsen burner. The observations are as follows. J: a colourless gas is given off, and it relights a glowing splint K: a colourless gas is given off, and it makes limewater turn milky L: no change Which row correctly identifies J, K and L?

  • AJ: magnesium carbonate; K: potassium carbonate; L: potassium nitrate
  • BJ: magnesium carbonate; K: potassium nitrate; L: potassium carbonate
  • CJ: potassium nitrate; K: magnesium carbonate; L: potassium carbonate
  • DJ: potassium nitrate; K: potassium carbonate; L: magnesium carbonate

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