Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Solids, liquids and gases

Solids, liquids and gases — practice question

This question concerns sulfur and sulfur compounds.
(a)[4]

Use kinetic particle theory to explain how sulfur gas and solid sulfur differ in terms of: • how the particles are arranged • how far apart the particles are.

(b)[1]

State the main industrial use of sulfur.

(c(i))[1]

State one harmful health effect of sulfur dioxide.

(c(ii))[1]

Name one other oxide that contributes to acid rain.

(c(iii))[1]

Draw the symbol for a reversible reaction in the box. SO$_2$ + H$_2$O $\Box$ H$_2$SO$_3$

(d)[1]

Explain how this equation shows that zinc is oxidised.

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