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iGCSE Chemistry Multiple Choice (Extended) : 12.4 Separation and purification: Exam Style Questions Paper 2

Question

. An alkane molecule of molecular formula \(C_8H_{18}\) undergoes cracking. The equation for the
reaction is shown.

\(C_8H_{18} → Q + 2R\)

Substance R has two carbon atoms per molecule and decolourises aqueous bromine.
What is substance Q?
A butane
B butene
C ethane
D ethene

Answer/Explanation

Ans: A

Question

Gases are separated from liquid air by fractional distillation.
The boiling points of four gases are shown.
Which gas is both monoatomic and a liquid at \(–200^o\) C?

Answer/Explanation

Ans: A

Question

Copper(II) sulfate is prepared by adding excess copper(II) oxide to warm dilute sulfuric acid.
Which purification methods are used to obtain pure solid copper(II) sulfate from the reaction
mixture?
1 crystallisation
2 filtration
3 chromatography
4 distillation
A 1 and 4 B 1 and 2 C 2 and 3 D 3 and 4

Answer/Explanation

Ans: B

Question

 A mixture is separated using the apparatus shown.

What is the mixture?
A aqueous copper(II) sulfate and aqueous sodium chloride
B aqueous copper(II) sulfate and copper
C copper and sulfur
D ethanol and ethanoic acid

Answer/Explanation

Ans: B

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