Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Water

Water — practice question

Dissolved minerals and gases are present in river water.
(a)[1]

Draw the dot-and-cross diagram showing the bonding in a molecule of carbon dioxide. Include only the outer-shell electrons.

(b(i))[1]

State a single source of both ammonium nitrate and calcium phosphate.

(b(ii))[3]

Describe and explain the effect on the environment of these dissolved compounds in river water.

(c)[3]

Describe three processes used to purify river water.

(d(i))[1]

Explain why water melts at a low temperature.

(d(ii))[1]

Describe another method a student could use to confirm that water is neutral.

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This 10-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Accurate dot-and-cross diagram for carbon dioxide

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