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iGCSE Chemistry Multiple Choice (Extended) : 3.1 Formulae: Exam Style Questions Paper 2

Question

The equation for the reaction between barium chloride and dilute sulfuric acid is shown.

BaCl2 + H2SO4 → BaSO4 + 2HCl

Which row shows the state symbols for this equation?

Answer/Explanation

Ans:

A

Question

The electronic structures of atoms P and Q are shown.

P and Q form an ionic compound. What is the formula of the compound?
A. PQ                B. \(P_{2}Q\)                 C. \(P_{2}Q_{3}\)                  D. \(PQ_{2}\)

Answer/Explanation

Ans:

D

Question

Sodium nitride contains the nitride ion, \(N^{3-}\). Sodium nitride is unstable and decomposes into its elements. What is the equation for the decomposition of sodium nitride?
A. \(2NaN_{3}\rightarrow 2Na+3N_{2}\)
B. \(2Na_{3}N\rightarrow 6Na+N_{2}\)
C. \(2NaN_{3}\rightarrow Na_{2}+3N_{2}\)
D. \(2Na_{3}N\rightarrow 6Na+2N\)

Answer/Explanation

Ans:

B

Question

Compound X contains carbon, hydrogen and oxygen only. By mass, it contains 26.7% carbon and 2.2% hydrogen. What is the empirical formula of X?

A. CHO                   B. \(C_{2}HO\)                  C. \(CH_{2}O\)              D. \(CHO_{2}\)

Answer/Explanation

Ans:

D

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