Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · The characteristic properties of acids and bases

The characteristic properties of acids and bases — practice question

Aqueous sodium hydroxide acts as a base.
(a)[5]

Describe how aqueous sodium hydroxide reacts with: • a named acid • ammonium salts • a named indicator.

(b)[1]

Which of the following pH values could match the pH of aqueous ammonia? pH 1 pH 5 pH 7 pH 10

(c)[2]

Which two of these compounds occur in fertilisers? Tick two boxes. copper(II) oxide potassium chloride sodium phosphate strontium fluoride sulfur dioxide

(d(i))[1]

State one further source of oxides of nitrogen in the atmosphere.

(d(ii))[1]

State one health effect of oxides of nitrogen.

(d(iii))[1]

Give the name of one further greenhouse gas that makes a major contribution to climate change.

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