Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Identification of ions and gases

Identification of ions and gases — practice question

The table lists the masses of several ions in 1000 cm$^3$ of rainwater.
(a(i))[1]

State which positive ion has the greatest concentration.

(a(ii))[1]

Name the compound made from NH$_4^+$ and SO$_4^{2-}$ ions.

(a(iii))[1]

Calculate the mass of magnesium ions present in 400 cm$^3$ of rainwater.

(b)[2]

Describe a test for chloride ions. State the test and the observation.

(c(i))[1]

On the structure, draw a circle round one alcohol functional group.

(c(ii))[1]

Deduce the formula of tartaric acid so that the numbers of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms are shown.

(d)[2]

Complete the table so you can calculate the relative molecular mass of compound A.

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