Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Identification of ions and gases

Identification of ions and gases — practice question

Three metal compounds, J, K and L, are heated with a Bunsen burner. The outcomes are shown below. J: a colourless gas is given off that relights a glowing splint. K: a colourless gas is given off that turns limewater milky. L: no reaction occurs. Which row 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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