Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Ions and ionic bonds

Ions and ionic bonds — practice question

The symbols and formulae are listed below. Ba2+ C Cl2 Cl- CO CO2 CuO H2 H2O K+ Na+ O2- Use only these symbols and formulae to answer the questions that follow. A symbol or formula may be chosen once, more than once, or not used at all.
(a(i))[1]

State which symbol or formula denotes an element that is used as an inert electrode in electrolysis.

(a(ii))[1]

State which symbol or formula represents an ion produced when an atom gains two electrons.

(a(iii))[1]

State which symbol or formula represents a basic oxide.

(a(iv))[1]

State which symbol or formula represents an ion that gives a yellow colour in a flame test.

(a(v))[1]

State which symbol or formula represents a toxic gas made during the incomplete combustion of methane.

(a(vi))[1]

State which symbol or formula represents an element used as a reactant in a fuel cell.

(b)[2]

Finish Fig. 1.1 so that it shows the dot-and-cross diagram for one water molecule. Show only the outer-shell electrons.

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