Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Identification of ions and gases

Identification of ions and gases — practice question

The diagram outlines several reactions of iron(II) sulfate, FeSO$_4$.
(a(i))[1]

Iron(II) sulfate is heated strongly. State the formula of gas B.

(a(ii))[3]

Calculate the empirical formula of gas C. Name gas C.

(a(iii))[1]

Two moles of iron(II) sulfate decompose to give one mole of solid A, one mole of gas B and one mole of gas C. Deduce the formula of solid A.

(b)[2]

Write an ionic equation, with state symbols, for the production of the green precipitate D.

(c)[2]

Suggest the name of reagent X and give the formula for the white precipitate E.

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