Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Identification of ions and gases

Identification of ions and gases — practice question

The table compares the ion concentrations in the solution taken from squid nerve cells with those in human blood plasma.
(a(i))[2]

Give two major differences between the ion concentrations in the solution obtained from squid nerve cells and in human blood plasma.

(a(ii))[1]

Calculate the mass of potassium ions in 250 cm$^3$ of the solution obtained from squid nerve cells.

(b)[2]

Describe a test for sodium ions. Test and result.

(c)[1]

Deduce the molecular formula of taurine showing the numbers of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and sulfur atoms.

(d)[4]

Describe how to separate a mixture of dyes using paper chromatography. Include a labelled diagram in your answer.

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