Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Identification of ions and gases

Identification of ions and gases — practice question

A student examines two aqueous samples, W and X.
(a(i))[2]

Describe the observation made when aqueous chlorine is added to W and explain how this proves that W contains iodide ions.

(a(ii))[2]

Describe a different test, together with the observation, that shows W contains iodide ions.

(b)[2]

Describe how the flame test is carried out on W.

(c)[1]

Identify W.

(d)[2]

State three conclusions drawn from the observations when aqueous sodium hydroxide is added to X, the mixture is warmed and damp red litmus paper remains unchanged.

(e)[3]

Describe another test, and the observations from it, to identify the cation in X.

(f(i))[1]

Describe the effect on damp red litmus paper when ammonia gas is produced.

(f(ii))[1]

Identify the anion in X.

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