Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Identification of ions and gases

Identification of ions and gases — practice question

The outcomes from tests carried out on three gases, X, Y and Z, are given below. Tests: - Aqueous potassium manganate(VII): X changes from purple to colourless; Y remains unchanged; Z remains unchanged. - Damp red litmus paper: X remains unchanged; Y changes to blue; Z remains unchanged. - Lighted splint: X remains unchanged; Y remains unchanged; Z makes a popping sound. What are X, Y and Z?

  • AX: chlorine; Y: sulfur dioxide; Z: hydrogen
  • BX: chlorine; Y: sulfur dioxide; Z: oxygen
  • CX: sulfur dioxide; Y: ammonia; Z: oxygen
  • DX: sulfur dioxide; Y: ammonia; Z: hydrogen

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