Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Water

Water — practice question

The table presents the percentage by mass of the elements found in the oceans and in the biosphere. The biosphere refers to all living organisms.
(a(i))[1]

Deduce the percentage by mass contributed by the remaining elements in the biosphere.

(a(ii))[1]

Which metallic element occurs in the oceans at the greatest percentage by mass?

(a(iii))[2]

Give two major differences in the percentage by mass of the elements in the oceans and the biosphere.

(b(i))[1]

Name the other product formed during respiration.

(b(ii))[2]

Describe a chemical test that can be used for water. test ............... observations ...............

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