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

The characteristic properties of acids and bases — practice question

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

Deduce the numbers of protons, neutrons and electrons in the bromide ion shown, $^{81}_{35}\text{Br}^-$.

(b(i))[1]

Complete Fig. 4.1 by adding these formulae to the diagram: • 2HBr • H$_2$ + Br$_2$.

(b(ii))[1]

Explain how Fig. 4.1 shows that the reaction is endothermic.

(b(iii))[1]

Complete this sentence about an endothermic reaction using a word from the list. products, reactants, bromine, surroundings An endothermic reaction transfers thermal energy from the [BLANK].

(c(i))[1]

Write the formula of the ion present in every acid.

(c(ii))[3]

Complete the word equation for the reaction between any acid and any carbonate. acid + carbonate → [BLANK] + [BLANK] + [BLANK]

(c(iii))[1]

A few drops of litmus indicator are added to a dilute acid. State the colour of the solution.

(d(i))[2]

Label Fig. 4.2 to show the cathode and the electrolyte.

(d(ii))[4]

Name the products and state the observations at the positive and negative electrodes.

(d(iii))[1]

State one property of graphite that makes it useful as an electrode.

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