Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Properties of metals

Properties of metals — practice question

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

State three physical properties of metals.

(b)[2]

Complete the equation for this reaction. $\ldots\text{Zn} + \ldots\text{P} \rightarrow \text{Zn}_3\text{P}_2$

(c(i))[2]

Complete the diagram by: • finishing the circuit to show the wires and power pack • labelling the anode.

(c(ii))[2]

Name the products formed at each electrode. positive electrode negative electrode

(d(i))[1]

State what the symbol $\rightleftharpoons$ means.

(d(ii))[1]

Choose the pH value which is acidic. Draw a circle around your chosen answer. pH 3 pH 7 pH 9 pH 14

(e)[2]

Complete the table to work out the relative molecular mass of ZnC$_4$H$_{10}$.

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