Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Identification of ions and gases

Identification of ions and gases — practice question

This list names several compounds that are used to make ink. calcium carbonate ethanoic acid iron(II) sulfate potassium dichromate(VI) sodium sulfate sulfuric acid
(a)[1]

Identify the compound present in limestone.

(b(i))[1]

Describe what you would see if a test-tube containing a small amount of hydrated iron(II) sulfate is heated gently.

(b(ii))[2]

Describe a test for aqueous iron(II) ions. test result

(c(i))[1]

Complete the chemical equation for this reaction. $\text{Fe} + \text{H}_2\text{SO}_4 \rightarrow \text{FeSO}_4 + \ldots$

(c(ii))[1]

Describe how you could remove the excess iron from the mixture formed.

(d(i))[2]

Complete the structure of ethanoic acid so that every atom and every bond is shown.

(d(ii))[1]

Give one observation for the reaction between aqueous ethanoic acid and magnesium.

(e)[3]

Draw a labelled diagram of the apparatus used to separate these different coloured dyes by chromatography.

(f)[3]

Explain these observations in terms of the kinetic particle model.

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