Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Preparation of salts

Preparation of salts — practice question

This question concerns cobalt and cobalt compounds.
(a)[3]

Describe how you could make a pure sample of hydrated cobalt(II) sulfate crystals using dilute sulfuric acid and an excess of cobalt(II) carbonate.

(b)[2]

Complete the table to work out the relative formula mass of anhydrous cobalt(II) sulfate, $\text{CoSO}_4$. Use your Periodic Table to assist you.

(c)[4]

Complete the table to show the numbers of electrons, protons and neutrons for the oxygen atom and cobalt ion shown.

(d)[2]

State the colour change that occurs when water is added to anhydrous cobalt(II) chloride. from [BLANK] to [BLANK]

(e(i))[1]

Which one of the following diagrams best shows the structure of the alloy? Draw a circle around the correct answer.

(e(ii))[1]

Which one of these substances is also used to make cutlery? mercury sodium stainless steel graphite

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