Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Oxides

Oxides — practice question

Select the answers from the oxides listed below. Al$_2$O$_3$ Co CO$_2$ CaO Fe$_2$O$_3$ H$_2$O Na$_2$O SO$_2$ SiO$_2$ Each oxide may be used once, more than once or not at all. State which oxide:
(a)[1]

is a solid produced during the thermal decomposition of limestone in the blast furnace.

(b)[1]

can react with both acids and alkalis.

(c)[1]

features a giant covalent structure.

(d)[1]

contains an ion whose oxidation number is $+2$.

(e)[1]

changes white anhydrous copper(II) sulfate to blue.

(f)[1]

is produced during the fermentation of aqueous glucose to make ethanol.

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