Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Identification of ions and gases

Identification of ions and gases — practice question

Pick answers for the questions below from the compounds listed here. BaCl$_2$ C$_2$H$_4$ C$_3$H$_4$ C$_3$H$_8$ CO CO$_2$ K$_2$SO$_4$ Na$_3$PO$_4$ SO$_2$ ZnSO$_4$ Any of these compounds may be used once, more than once, or not used at all.
(a)[1]

State a compound that is an acidic atmospheric pollutant released during volcanic eruptions.

(b)[1]

State a compound that belongs to the saturated hydrocarbon group.

(c)[1]

State a compound that dissolves in water to make an aqueous solution which forms a white precipitate when aqueous sodium hydroxide is added.

(d)[1]

State a compound that reduces iron(III) oxide to iron in the blast furnace.

(e)[1]

State a compound that contributes to eutrophication.

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