Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Preparation of salts

Preparation of salts — practice question

(a(i))[1]

Fill in the box with the name of the apparatus.

(a(ii))[3]

Describe and explain how water is removed from aqueous copper(II) sulfate by distillation.

(b)[2]

Describe two observations made when the sample of solid hydrated copper(II) sulfate is heated gently in a test-tube.

(c(i))[1]

Complete the chemical equation for this reaction in the space provided. $\text{CuO} + \text{H}_2\text{SO}_4 \rightarrow \text{CuSO}_4 + \ldots$

(c(ii))[1]

Which method is used to separate the excess copper(II) oxide from the solution?

(d)[1]

How does this equation indicate that copper(II) oxide is reduced?

(e)[2]

Complete the word equation for this reaction using the three blanks. copper + nitric acid → [BLANK] + [BLANK] + [BLANK]

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