Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Water

Water — practice question

(a(i))[2]

Name two other harmful substances that may be found in polluted water and are dangerous to aquatic life.

(a(ii))[1]

State why sewage can cause disease.

(b(i))[1]

State the positive ion that has the lowest concentration.

(b(ii))[1]

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

(b(iii))[1]

Calculate the mass of calcium ions in $250\text{ cm}^3$ of polluted water.

(c(i))[1]

Describe how pink cobalt(II) chloride may be converted into blue cobalt(II) chloride.

(c(ii))[1]

Select the word from the list that most accurately describes pink cobalt(II) chloride. anhydrous, hydrated, liquid, reduced

(d)[2]

Complete the symbol equation for this reaction. 3Fe + [BLANK]H$_2$O → Fe$_3$O$_4$ + 4[BLANK]

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