Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Identification of ions and gases

Identification of ions and gases — practice question

If acid is added to salt X, a gas is formed that turns limewater milky. If sodium hydroxide is added to salt X, a gas is released that turns litmus paper blue. What is X?

  • A$\text{CaCO}_3$
  • B$(\text{NH}_4)_2\text{CO}_3$
  • C$\text{NH}_4\text{NO}_3$
  • D$\text{ZnCO}_3$

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