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

The characteristic properties of acids and bases — practice question

(a(i))[1]

Add the state symbol for water at room temperature to complete the symbol equation.

(a(ii))[1]

Name the method used to remove the excess solid zinc oxide from the reaction mixture.

(a(iii))[2]

Describe how you would obtain dry crystals of zinc chloride from an aqueous solution of zinc chloride.

(b)[1]

From the list, choose the ion that is found in every acid: Cl$^-$, H$^+$, O$^{2-}$, OH$^-$.

(c(i))[1]

What is the meaning of exothermic?

(c(ii))[1]

Complete Fig. 7.1 by labelling the diagram with these formulae: ZnO + 2HCl; ZnCl$_2$ + H$_2$O.

(c(iii))[1]

Explain how Fig. 7.1 shows that the reaction is exothermic.

(d)[2]

State the litmus colour at pH 2 and at pH 12.

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