Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Ions and ionic bonds

Ions and ionic bonds — practice question

This question concerns sea water and the substances present in sea water.
(a(i))[1]

State the chemical name for CaCO$_3$.

(a(ii))[1]

Calculate the total mass of compounds produced from $1750\text{ cm}^3$ of sea water.

(a(iii))[1]

Choose one more compound that is soluble in water. Tick (✓) one box. lead(II) chloride magnesium carbonate potassium hydroxide silver chloride

(b)[2]

Describe how to test for chloride ions. test observations

(c)[2]

Complete Fig. 2.1 so that it shows: • the electronic configuration of a sodium ion • the charge on the ion.

(d)[2]

Describe how the particles are arranged in a liquid and how they move. arrangement motion

(e)[2]

State two additional properties of an ionic compound.

(f)[1]

Name the gas that is needed for aquatic life.

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