Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Preparation of salts

Preparation of salts — practice question

The flow chart displays several reactions involving copper(II) nitrate, $\text{Cu(NO}_3)_2$.
(a(i))[1]

If two moles of $\text{Cu(NO}_3)_2$ are heated strongly, two moles of $\text{CuO}$, four moles of A and one mole of B are formed. Write the formula for B.

(a(ii))[2]

Construct the equation for what happens when $\text{Cu(NO}_3)_2$ is heated.

(b)[2]

Aqueous copper(II) nitrate is warmed with aqueous sodium hydroxide and aluminium powder. Name C and D.

(c)[3]

Suggest the name of reagent X and construct the ionic equation, with state symbols, for the formation of the green precipitate, $\text{CuCO}_3(\text{s})$.

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