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Question 28

The table shows the formulae of some positive and negative ions. It also shows the formulae of some compounds containing these ions.

Cu2+\text{Cu}^{2+}Cu2+Fe3+\text{Fe}^{3+}Fe3+NH4+\text{NH}_4^+NH4+​.
Cl−\text{Cl}^-Cl−.FeCl3\text{FeCl}_3FeCl3​NH4Cl\text{NH}_4\text{Cl}NH4​Cl
SO42−\text{SO}_4^{2-}SO42−​.CuSO4\text{CuSO}_4CuSO4​Fe2(SO4)3\text{Fe}_2(\text{SO}_4)_3Fe2​(SO4​)3​
CO32−\text{CO}_3^{2-}CO32−​.CuCO3\text{CuCO}_3CuCO3​(NH4)2CO3\text{(NH}_4)_2\text{CO}_3(NH4​)2​CO3​
a.

Complete the table by giving the formulae of the three missing compounds.

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b.

The correct name of the compound with the formula Fe2(SO4)3\text{Fe}_2(\text{SO}_4)_3Fe2​(SO4​)3​ is:

  • A iron(II) sulfate
  • B iron(II) sulfite
  • C iron(III) sulfate
  • D iron(III) sulfite
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c.

Which of these descriptions is correct for NH4Cl(s)\text{NH}_4\text{Cl(s)}NH4​Cl(s) and for NH4Cl(aq)\text{NH}_4\text{Cl(aq)}NH4​Cl(aq)?

NH4Cl(s)\text{NH}_4\text{Cl(s)}NH4​Cl(s)NH4Cl(aq)\text{NH}_4\text{Cl(aq)}NH4​Cl(aq)
Acolourlesscolourless
Bcolourlesswhite
Cwhitecolourless
Dwhitewhite
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d.

These tests are carried out on two separate samples of copper(II) sulfate solution.

  • Test 1: Add sodium hydroxide solution
  • Test 2: Add dilute hydrochloric acid, then add barium chloride solution

Which observation is correct for test 1?

  • A blue precipitate
  • B blue solution
  • C green precipitate
  • D green solution
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e.

Give the names of the two products formed in test 1.

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f.

In test 2, there is no visible change after adding dilute hydrochloric acid. State why the acid is added.

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g.

In test 2, barium sulfate is formed after adding barium chloride solution. State the observation that is made.

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h.

Describe a test to show that a sample of CuCO3\text{CuCO}_3CuCO3​ contains the CO32−\text{CO}_3^{2-}CO32−​ ion.

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