Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Relative masses of atoms and molecules

Relative masses of atoms and molecules — practice question

Sulfur is placed in Group VI of the Periodic Table as an element.
(a)[1]

State what the term element means.

(b)[2]

Complete the sentences below about the relative atomic mass of sulfur by choosing words from the list. The relative atomic mass of sulfur is the average mass of the sulfur [BLANK]. This average mass is compared with $\frac{1}{12}$ of the mass of an atom of [BLANK].

(c)[2]

Sulfur is a solid at room temperature and pressure. Describe how the particles move and how far apart they are in solid sulfur.

(d(i))[2]

Describe how a liquid's general physical properties differ from those of a solid. Give two differences.

(d(ii))[1]

Calculate the mass of disulfur dichloride formed when $19.2\,\text{g}$ of sulfur reacts with excess chlorine.

(e(i))[1]

State the percentage by volume of oxygen in clean, dry air.

(e(ii))[1]

State one source of the air pollutant sulfur dioxide other than from burning sulfur.

(e(iii))[1]

State one harmful effect of sulfur dioxide in the air.

(e(iv))[1]

State one method for reducing sulfur dioxide emissions.

(e(v))[1]

Give the formula of the ion present in every aqueous acid.

(e(vi))[1]

Complete the equation for this reaction by putting the sign for a reversible reaction in the box. $2\text{SO}_2 + \text{O}_2 \; [BLANK] \; 2\text{SO}_3$

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