Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Simple molecules and covalent bonds

Simple molecules and covalent bonds — practice question

This question concerns ionic and covalent compounds.
(a)[3]

Complete the word equation to show the reaction of magnesium carbonate with nitric acid. magnesium carbonate + nitric acid → [BLANK] + [BLANK] + [BLANK]

(b)[3]

Describe how to prepare a sample of pure, dry copper(II) chloride crystals after the reaction is complete. In your answer, describe how to: • separate off the excess copper(II) oxide from the reaction mixture • make the copper(II) chloride crystallise • dry the crystals.

(c(i))[2]

Label Fig. 6.1 to indicate the: • anode • molten lithium iodide.

(c(ii))[1]

Name one additional material that can be used as an inert electrode.

(c(iii))[2]

Name the products formed at the positive and negative electrodes when molten lithium iodide is electrolysed. positive electrode negative electrode

(d)[3]

State which two of the compounds, A, B, C, D and E, are simple molecules. Give two reasons for your answer. compounds reason 1 reason 2

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