Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Identification of ions and gases

Identification of ions and gases — practice question

This question concerns sea water and the substances present in sea water.
(a(i))[1]

State the chemical name for MgSO$_4$.

(a(ii))[1]

The combined mass of compounds formed from 500 $\text{cm}^3$ of sea water is 12.0 g. Calculate the combined mass of compounds formed from 750 $\text{cm}^3$ of sea water.

(a(iii))[1]

State which compound in Table 2.1 will react with an acid to give carbon dioxide.

(b)[2]

Potassium bromide is present in sea water and contains bromide ions. Describe a test for bromide ions. Include the test and observations.

(c)[2]

Calcium ions occur in sea water. Complete Fig. 2.1 to show the electronic configuration of a calcium ion and the ion’s charge.

(d)[2]

Sodium chloride is a solid at room temperature. Describe how the particles are arranged and how they move in a solid.

(e)[1]

Sea water contains nitrate ions in solution. State one source of nitrate ions.

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