Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Reactivity series

Reactivity series — practice question

This question concerns metals and compounds formed from metals.
(a(i))[2]

Identify two statements that are correct for sodium. Tick two boxes. It is a relatively soft metal. It has a high melting point. Its chlorides are coloured. It has a lower density than most metals. It is a good insulator.

(a(ii))[2]

Give the names of the state changes shown at R and S.

(b)[2]

Put the four metals in reactivity order, with the least reactive metal first.

(c)[4]

Describe how to prepare a sample of pure dry magnesium chloride crystals after the reaction has finished. In your answer describe how to: • remove the excess magnesium from the reaction mixture • crystallise the magnesium chloride • dry the crystals.

(d)[2]

Complete this description of the test for sulfur dioxide using words from the list. blue, chloride, colourless, green, manganate(VII), sulfate(VI) The test for sulfur dioxide uses acidified aqueous potassium [BLANK]. The colour change is from purple to [BLANK].

(e(i))[1]

Suggest how to change yellow nickel(II) sulfate into green nickel(II) sulfate.

(e(ii))[1]

Identify which word best describes green nickel(II) sulfate with the formula $\text{NiSO}_4\cdot7\text{H}_2\text{O}$. Circle the correct answer. anhydrous decomposed hydrated oxidised reduced

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