Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Simple molecules and covalent bonds

Simple molecules and covalent bonds — practice question

This question concerns sulfur compounds.
(a(i))[1]

Give a chemical equation for the reaction in stage 1.

(a(ii))[4]

State the conditions needed for stage 2, and write the chemical equation for the reaction.

(a(iii))[1]

Give the chemical equation for the reaction in stage 3.

(a(iv))[1]

Identify the substance that reacts with oleum in stage 4.

(b(i))[2]

Finish the dot-and-cross diagram to show the electron arrangement in one molecule of hydrogen sulfide. Display only the outer-shell electrons.

(b(ii))[1]

Use balancing by inspection for the reaction of hydrogen sulfide with sulfur dioxide below. $\ldots\ldots \text{H}_2\text{S} + \text{SO}_2 \rightarrow \ldots\ldots \text{S} + \ldots\ldots \text{H}_2\text{O}$

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