Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Identification of ions and gases

Identification of ions and gases — practice question

The bar charts show the concentrations of the principal ions in two seawater samples, sample A and sample B.
(a(i))[2]

Describe two ways in which the composition of sample A seawater differs from that of sample B.

(a(ii))[1]

Which positive ion in sample A has the lowest concentration?

(a(iii))[2]

Calculate the mass of sodium ions in $200\,\text{cm}^3$ of sample B, showing all working. [$1\,\text{dm}^3 = 1000\,\text{cm}^3$]

(b)[2]

Describe a test for sodium ions. State the test and the result.

(c)[1]

River water contains small clay particles. When these particles are examined under a microscope, they display a random, jerky movement even though the water is still. What is the name for this movement?

(d(i))[1]

What does the symbol $\rightleftharpoons$ mean?

(d(ii))[2]

Describe how Universal Indicator paper could be used to find the pH of this solution.

(d(iii))[1]

Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas which leads to climate change. Explain how carbon dioxide contributes to climate change.

(d(iv))[2]

State the name of one additional greenhouse gas and give one source of this gas.

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This 14-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: sample B OR A contains a greater number of Na+ ions

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