Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Identification of ions and gases

Identification of ions and gases — practice question

A student is given a mixture of solid ionic compounds. They put the mixture into a beaker of water and stir the contents. The beaker now contains a colourless solution and an insoluble black solid.
(a)[3]

Draw a diagram to show how the student separates the colourless solution from the black solid. In your diagram, label the apparatus, the black solid and the colourless solution.

(b(i))[8]

Complete the table. Give the name of any gas formed and describe the tests used to identify the gas.

(b(ii))[1]

Use the results from tests 2 and 3 only to name an ionic compound in the mixture.

(c)[4]

Complete the table to test the insoluble black solid.

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