Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Solids, liquids and gases

Solids, liquids and gases — practice question

The diagram illustrates what Saturn is made of. It labels layers of liquid hydrogen, liquid helium, a rocky core, and an atmosphere. The atmospheric makeup is shown as 75.0% hydrogen, 24.9% helium and 0.1% other gases.
(a)[3]

Describe three differences between Saturn’s atmosphere and Earth’s atmosphere.

(b(i))[1]

Use the information to suggest why the layer of liquid hydrogen in Saturn rests on top of the liquid helium.

(b(ii))[2]

What state is hydrogen in at -250 ^{\circ}C? Explain your answer.

(c(i))[2]

Describe a test for ammonia. Include the test and the result.

(c(ii))[2]

Complete the diagram to show the electron arrangement in a molecule of ammonia and the symbols of the atoms present. Show outer electrons only.

(d)[2]

Calculate the relative molecular mass of ammonium hydrosulfide, $\text{NH}_4\text{SH}$. Use your Periodic Table to help you.

(e(i))[1]

Name another greenhouse gas present in the Earth’s atmosphere.

(e(ii))[1]

Explain why.

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