Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Identification of ions and gases

Identification of ions and gases — practice question

The table lists the ion concentrations found in a solution taken from body cells.
(a(i))[1]

Which negative ion has the greatest concentration?

(a(ii))[1]

Calculate the mass of potassium ions contained in 250 cm$^3$ of this solution.

(a(iii))[1]

Calculate the total mass of positive ions in 1000 cm$^3$ of this solution.

(a(iv))[1]

Give the name of the compound made from Na$^+$ and HCO$_3^-$ ions.

(b)[2]

Describe the observations in these two reactions. Excess aqueous sodium hydroxide is added to a solution containing Ca$^{2+}$ ions. Excess aqueous ammonia is added to a solution containing Ca$^{2+}$ ions.

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