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

The characteristic properties of acids and bases — practice question

Aqueous ammonia behaves as an alkali.
(a)[2]

Complete the dot-and-cross diagram to show how the electrons are arranged in an ammonia molecule.

(b)[1]

Complete the word equation for the reaction between aqueous ammonia and dilute hydrochloric acid. ammonia + hydrochloric acid $\rightarrow$ [BLANK]

(c)[1]

Describe the colour change seen when excess aqueous ammonia is added to an acidified methyl orange solution.

(d)[2]

Aqueous ammonia reacts with aqueous copper(II) ions to form compound B. Compound B has the formula CuN$_4$H$_{16}$O$_2$. Fill in the table to calculate the relative molecular mass of compound B.

(e)[1]

Ammonia is used in the production of fertilisers. State why farmers add fertilisers to the soil in which crops will be grown.

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