Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Identification of ions and gases

Identification of ions and gases — practice question

The diagram illustrates an experiment. A small amount of aqueous P is added onto solid Q and the tap on the funnel is closed. Which pairs of substances make the syringe fill with gas?

  • A$\text{HNO}_3$ and Mg; HCl and Cu; $\text{H}_2\text{SO}_4$ and $\text{Na}_2\text{CO}_3$
  • B$\text{HNO}_3$ and Mg; HCl and Cu; $\text{H}_2\text{SO}_4$ and $\text{Na}_2\text{CO}_3$ (no reaction in last)
  • C$\text{HNO}_3$ and Mg; HCl and Cu (no reaction); $\text{H}_2\text{SO}_4$ and $\text{Na}_2\text{CO}_3$
  • D$\text{HNO}_3$ and Mg (no reaction); HCl and Cu; $\text{H}_2\text{SO}_4$ and $\text{Na}_2\text{CO}_3$

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