Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Water

Water — practice question

(a)[3]

Draw a diagram of the filtration apparatus used to separate the soil from the solution formed after the soil is shaken with distilled water. On your diagram, label: the filtrate; the residue.

(b(i))[1]

Name the negative ion with the smallest concentration.

(b(ii))[1]

State the name given to the SO$_4^{2-}$ ion.

(b(iii))[1]

Calculate the mass of phosphate ions present in 200 cm^{3} of the solution.

(c)[2]

Complete Fig. 2.1 to show: the electronic configuration of a sodium ion; the charge on the ion.

(d)[1]

Choose from the list the gas that is essential for aquatic life. Draw a circle around your selected answer. argon hydrogen nitrogen oxygen

(e)[2]

State one harmful effect of each of these water pollutants. sewage ………………… nitrates …………………

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