Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Water

Water — practice question

The bar charts set out the ion concentrations in two water samples, sample A and sample B.
(a(i))[2]

Describe two ways in which sample A and sample B differ in composition.

(a(ii))[1]

Which positive ion has the smallest concentration in sample B?

(a(iii))[2]

Calculate the mass of chloride ions in $100\text{ cm}^3$ of sample B. Show your working clearly. $1\text{ dm}^3 = 1000\text{ cm}^3$.

(b)[2]

Describe a test for chloride ions. State both the test and the result.

(c)[1]

Which of these statements gives the best description of Brownian motion? Tick one box.

(d)[1]

Explain why silicon(IV) oxide is an acidic oxide.

(e(i))[1]

Describe how the concentration of dissolved oxygen changes as temperature changes.

(e(ii))[1]

Determine the concentration of oxygen in the water at $10^\circ\text{C}$.

(e(iii))[1]

Suggest how the rate of corrosion of iron water pipes changes with temperature. Explain your answer.

(f)[2]

Describe how water is processed to make it safe to drink.

(g(i))[1]

State one source of oxides of nitrogen in the air.

(g(ii))[1]

State one harmful effect of oxides of nitrogen on health.

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