Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Water

Water — practice question

Natural water sources contain gases dissolved in the water.
(a)[1]

From the list, select the gas required by aquatic organisms.

(b(i))[1]

Name one other harmful substance present in polluted water.

(b(ii))[1]

State why nitrates are harmful to aquatic organisms.

(c(i))[1]

Name the negative ion present in the greatest concentration.

(c(ii))[1]

State the name of the $\text{NH}_4^+$ ion.

(c(iii))[1]

Calculate the mass of calcium ions in $200\,\text{cm}^3$ of polluted water.

(d(i))[1]

State the meaning of the term hydrated.

(d(ii))[1]

Describe how hydrated copper(II) sulfate is changed into anhydrous copper(II) sulfate.

(e)[2]

Complete the symbol equation for the reaction of sodium with water. $2\text{Na} + \ldots\text{H}_2\text{O} \rightarrow 2\text{NaOH} + \ldots$

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