Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Preparation of salts

Preparation of salts — practice question

This question deals with salts.
(a)[5]

Describe how a pure sample of lead(II) iodide can be prepared by precipitation. Your response should give the practical steps and include an equation for the precipitation reaction.

(b(i))[2]

Describe a test for oxygen and state what you would see.

(b(ii))[2]

Complete the equation for the decomposition of hydrated zinc nitrate: $2\text{Zn(NO}_3)_2\cdot6\text{H}_2\text{O} \rightarrow \ldots\text{ZnO} + \ldots\text{NO}_2 + \text{O}_2 + \ldots\text{H}_2\text{O}$

(c(i))[2]

Describe how the student can verify that every last bit of water has been removed.

(c(ii))[4]

Determine the value of $x$ by using the steps given.

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