Common Foundation Inorganic Q in A Level

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Foundation Question for Inorganic Chemistry

Periodicity
1. N2003/II/1(a)(b)(ii) [The use of the Data Booklet is relevant to this
question.]
(a Complete these sketches for elements of the third period to show how
) each
property,
(i) melting point, (ii) electrical conductivity, (iii) ionic radius, changes
along
the
period
and
briefly explain the shapes of each of your sketches.
(b Write an equation for the reaction of each of the following oxides with
) aqueous sodium hydroxide.
(i) sulfur dioxide
(ii) aluminium oxide
(a
)
Compound
melting point /
o
C
magnesium chloride
701
aluminium chloride
178
silicon chloride
70
Briefly relate these melting points to the structure of, and bonding in, [3
each of these chlorides.
]
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.
(b
)
Describe the reaction, if any, of each of these chlorides with water,

stating the approximate pH of any solution formed, and writing a
balanced equation for any reaction that takes place.
[5
]
(c
)
Using your answer in (b) and data from the Data Booklet, suggest the
pH of 1.0 mol dm3 solution of FeCl3. Explain your answer.
[2
]
[Total : 10]
3. (a Describe what you see when magnesium, phosphorus and sulfur are
)
separately burned in air or oxygen. Write an equation for the [4
reactions that occur.
]
(b) The oxides of magnesium, aluminium and phosphorus differ in their
reactions with water. Describe these reactions, relating them to the
structure and bonding in each oxide. Write equations where [5
appropriate.
]
(c) Describe the effect of the resulting solutions in (b) on Universal [1
Indicator solution.
]
(d) Write balanced equations, where applicable, to show how each oxide of
magnesium, aluminium and phosphorus reacts with
(i
)
NaOH(aq)
(ii HCl(aq)
)
[4
]
[Total : 14]
4. N2007/III/2(b)(c) Modified
The oxides MgO, Al2O3 and SiO2 are all used as refractory materials due to
their high melting points. The last two are major constituents of gemstones,
such as rubies, sapphires and amethysts.
(a) If a sample of one of the oxides was provided as a white powder,
describe the reactions you could carry out on the powder to
determine which of the three oxides it was.
[3
]
Compound
sodium
chloride
phosphorus
pentachloride
pH of resulting
solution upon
addition of
compound to water

[2
]
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Explain the above observations, and why these two chlorides differ in
their reaction with water.
[Total : 5]
5. N2008/III/4(a)(b)(c)(d)
When dry chlorine is passed over heated aluminium foil in a hard glass tube,
a vapour is produced which condenses to a yellow-white solid in the cooler
parts of the tubes.
At low temperatures the vapour has the empirical formula AlCl3, and Mr of
267.
(a) Suggest the molecular formula of the vapour, and draw a dot-andcross diagram to describe its bonding.
[2
]
The yellow-white solid reacts with water in two separate ways.
When a few drops of water are added to the solid, steamy white fumes are
evolved and a white solid remains, which is insoluble in water.
When a large amount of water is added to the solid, a clear, weakly acidic
solution results.
(b) Write equations, including state symbols, for these two reactions and
explain the observations.
[4
]
(c) Describe and explain what you would see when a sample of Na 2O (s)
is added to a solution of litmus in water. Write an equation for the [2
reaction that occurs.
]
(d) When magnesium is burned in air, a mixture of the ionic solids
magnesium oxide and magnesium nitride, Mg3N2, is formed.
Adding water to Mg3N2 produces an alkaline gas and a white insoluble
solid.
(ii) Suggest an equation for the reaction between Mg 3N2 and water,
and use it to calculate the mass of white insoluble solid that
would be formed from 2.0 g of Mg3N2.
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(i) Use a dot-and-cross diagram to describe the bonding in Mg3N2.

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[Total : 12]
MCQ
6. N2006/I/13
The labels had become detached from four bottles in the laboratory. A
student realised that the contents of one of them could easily be identified
because, on addition of water it would not give fumes of hydrogen chloride.
Which did not give the acid fumes?
A
Al2Cl6
PCl5
MgCl2
SiCl4
7. N2007/I/15
What is not a trend from left to right across the elements of the third period
of the Periodic Table?
A
The radii of the atoms decrease.
The oxides of the elements change from basic to acidic.
The melting points of the elements decrease steadily.
The compounds of the elements change from ionic to covalent.
8. N2008/I/14
The chloride of an element R of the third period is a liquid which has a
boiling point of 76 C and fumes in air.
After mixing 0.010 mol of the chloride with water, the resulting solution
required
100
cm3
of
0.30 mol dm3 silver nitrate for complete precipitation of the chloride ion.
To which Group of the Periodic Table does R belong?
II
IV
III
V
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Use of the Data Booklet is relevant to this question.

Natual water in reservoirs often contains very finely divided solid particles of
between 1 and 100 nm in diameter which have negative charges on their
surface.
One stage in purifying the water consists of adding salt solutions containing
high charge-density cations which neutralise the negative charges and
cause the solid particles to join together and settle out.
Which compound, in aqueous solution, would be the most effective in
precipitating finely divided solid particles?
A
MgCl2
FeCl3
AlCl3
SiCl4
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1.
The bar chart shows the melting

points of a series of consecutive
elements arranged in order of
increasing atomic number. The
elements sodium to chlorine form
part of these series.
Which bar represents sodium?
Phosphorus is an
third period, Na
Periodic Table.
What is true for
none of the other
period?
element in the
to Ar, of the
phosphorus and
elements in this
A Phosphorus has the highest

melting point of the elements in
this period.
B
Phosphorus is the only element

in this period which forms two
acidic oxides.
Phosphorus is the only element

in this period with exactly four
atoms in its molecule.
D Phosphorus is the only element

in this period whose chlorides
react with water to form acidic
solutions.
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Group II
1. J93/P1/6(a) modified
Fully describe the reactions, with appropriate equations, of the Group II
metals, calcium and barium, with
(a) oxygen and,
(b) cold water.
2. J98/P1/Q4 modified
(a) The melting points of Group II
oxides are given in the table
Oxide
Melting point /
MgO
285
CaO
261
SrO
243
BaO
191
C
2
4
0
8
on the right.
(i) With reference to the given data, explain the trend in the melting
point of Group II oxides.
(ii) By stating one of these oxides clearly, suggest and explain a use
based on its melting point.
[3]
(b) Dolomite is a mineral with the formula CaMg(CO 3)2. A 1.000 g sample of
dolomite produced 0.450 g of carbon dioxide when treated with an
excess of hydrochloric acid.
(i) Construct a balanced equation for the reaction involved.
(ii) Calculate the percentage purity of the dolomite sample.
[3]
3. N01/P2/Q3(e) modified
Lime can be obtained by thermal decomposition of solid calcium carbonate.
(a) Write an equation for the thermal decomposition of calcium carbonate.
[1]
(b) Calcium carbonate decomposes at a lower temperature than barium
carbonate. Explain.
Explain why lime is used in agriculture
[2]
[1]
4. N00/P1/Q5 modified
(a) Describe and explain the variation, down the group, on the ease of
thermal decomposition of the Group II metal nitrates. Write an equation
for the reaction that takes place.
[3]
(b) When water is added to the solid residue, after barium nitrate has been
heated, an alkaline solution is produced. The addition of sulfuric acid to
this solution produces a white precipitate. Identify the products of these
two reactions, and write equations for the reactions that occur.
[4]
(c) When the procedure described in (b) is repeated using the solid [3]
remaining after magnesium nitrate has been heated, several differences
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are observed. Describe clearly these differences.

(d) A 4.50 g sample of a carbonate of a Group II metal (known to be
either calcium or strontium) lost 1.34 g in mass when heated strongly.
Identify the metal, showing clearly your working. Thus, construct an
equation to illustrate the reaction that occurs.
[3]
5. Magnesium reacts with nitrogen only at very high temperature, producing a
yellow solid Z.
Z contains 72% of magnesium, by mass.
(a Suggest why a high temperature is required for this reaction.
)
(b
[1]
Determine the empirical formula of Z.
)
[1]
(c) When water is added to the yellow solid Z, a white suspension forms and
ammonia is liberated. Identify the white suspension and write an
equation for the action of water on Z.
[2]
MCQ:
6. Which of the following decreases down Group II?
A
B
C
D
reactivity of the elements

magnitude of Hhyd of the ions
thermal stability of the carbonates
pH of the oxides in water
7. Radium is the last element in Group II in the Periodic Table.

Which of the following is not true for radium?
A
B
C
D
Its compounds conduct electricity when molten.

Its oxide forms an alkaline solution with water.
It reacts with water to release hydrogen gas.
It is the least reactive element in Group II.
A
B
C
D
CO2 is a smaller molecule than SO3.

CaCO3 has a higher lattice energy than CaSO4.
CO32 ions are more easily polarised than SO42.
The charge density of CO32 is greater than that of SO42.
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8. On strong heating, CaSO4 decomposes into CaO and SO3. Calcium carbonate,
CaCO3, decomposes at a lower temperature than calcium sulfate, CaSO4.
Which factor best explains the greater thermal stability of CaSO4?

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9. TYS pg 99 Q1 N03/P1/34 modified

Which statements about calcium oxide are correct?
1
2
3
It reacts with cold water

It is a product when calcium nitrate is heated.
It is used to treat soil acidity
1 N2001/P3/13
0. Two reaction routes for a Group II metal, M, is given below:
Which of the following sets contains three different compounds?

A H, J, Z
B
H, K, Y
C J, X, Z
D
K, X, Y
Group VII
1.
(a)
N93/P1/Q7
How do the chloride, bromide and iodide ions differ in their reactions with
(i)
silver nitrate, followed by aqueous ammonia,
(ii)
concentrated sulfuric acid?
In each case, suggest the products of the reaction and write the equations, where appropriate.
(b)
[8]
[3]
J89/P1/Q5
State what you would observe in each of the following experiments. Explain these observations with the
aid of the Data Booklet where appropriate.
(a)
Solid iodine is shaken with aqueous potassium iodide; aqueous sodium thiosulfate is then added.
(b)
Aqueous iron(III) sulfate is added to aqueous potassium iodide and a few drops of starch indicator
are then added.

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What explanations can you offer for the differences in their reactions?

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(c)
Aqueous chlorine is added to aqueous iron( II) sulfate and aqueous sodium hydroxide is then
added.
(d)
Chlorine is passed into aqueous sodium hydroxide at room temperature and the mixture is then
heated.
[34]
N06/P3/Q5a
When sparked with hydrogen, chlorine reacts explosively and completely, while iodine reacts slowly and
reaches equilibrium.
(i) Write an equation for the reaction between chlorine and hydrogen.
(ii)
Describe and explain the trend observed in the reactions of the elements chlorine, bromine and
iodine with hydrogen.
(iii)
When sodium thiosulfate is reacted separately with chlorine and iodine, different products are
formed.
4Cl2 Na2 S2O3 5H2O 2NaHSO 4 8HCl
I2 2Na2S 2O3 Na2S 4O6 2NaI

Use the following data, and data from the Data Booklet, to suggest an explanation for this
difference.
S 4O62 2e 2S2O 32
E O 0.09 V
S4 O62 2H2O
E O 0.51 V
SO24 4H 2e
SO2 2H2O
E O 0.17 V
N03/P3/Q5
(a) Describe and explain how the thermal stability of the hydrogen halides varies down Group
[5]
VII.
(b)
Describe, including an equation for the reaction, what you would see if chlorine water is added to
aqueous sodium bromide.
(c)
When chlorine is bubbled through an aqueous solution containing sodium hydroxide and sodium
bromide, bromide ions are oxidised to a bromide-containing oxyanion. Careful addition of aqueous
silver nitrate to the resulting solution precipitates 4.31 g of white solid. When this precipitate is filtered
off and more silver nitrate solution added, 1.18 g of cream solid is produced. The cream solid had the
following composition by mass :
Ag, 45.8% ; Br, 33.9% ; O, 20.3%
(i)
Determine the empirical formula of the cream solid
(ii)
Calculate the number of mole of cream solid and white solid formed.
(iii)
Hence, construct a balanced equation for the reaction between chlorine, sodium bromide and
sodium hydroxide.

[3]
[2]
[5]
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MCQ:
1
.
J95/P4/Q15
Which of the following graphs correctly describes a trend found in the halogen
group?
N00/P3/Q15
Which product(s) is/are obtained
concentrated sodium hydroxide?
A NaClO only
B NaClO3 only
C NaCl and NaClO
D NaCl and NaClO3
3
.
when
chlorine
is
bubbled
into
hot
N07/P1/Q16
The ash from burnt seaweed contains chlorides and iodides of some Group I
and Group II elements. Some seaweed ash was treated with concentrated
sulfuric acid and the resulting fumes passed first through a cold tube and lastly
bubbled through aqueous silver nitrate.
What would be observed during the experiment?
A
B
Inside the cold

tube
Black deposit
Black deposit
With aqueous
silver nitrate
White precipitate
Yellow precipitate

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C
D
4.
No deposit
No deposit
N03/P1/Q17
The table shows the results of
experiments in which the halogens X2,
Y2 and Z2 were added to separate
aqueous solutions containing X, Y
and Z ions.
White precipitate
Yellow precipitate
Halog
en
X2
Y2
Which of the following set contains the

ions X, Y and Z in order of their
decreasing strength as a reducing
agent?
A
B
C
D
Strongest
X
Y
X
Z
Y
Z
Z
X
Z2
X(aq)
Y(aq)
Z(aq)
No
reactio
n
X2
formed
X2
formed
No
reaction
No
reactio
n
Z2
formed
No
reactio
n
No
reaction
No
reaction
Weakest
Z
Y
X
Y
5. A solution of sodium chlorate(I), commonly used as

bleach, can be made from the electrolysis of brine
(concentrated aqueous sodium chloride) using a
diaphragm cell as shown.
By mixing the contents of which compartment can a
solution of sodium chlorate(I) be made?
A P and R
C Q and R
B P and S
D Q and S
N11/P1/Q15
HCl is stable to heat, but HI decomposes into its elements when heated. What
is responsible for this difference?
A HI is a stronger reducing agent than HCl.
B HI is more volatile than HCl.
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C The HI bond is weaker than the HCl bond.

D The II bond is weaker than the ClCl bond.
A
1, 2 and 3
are correct
7
.
B
1 and 2
only are correct
C
2 and 3
only are correct
D
1 only
is correct
N98/P3/Q36
Which statement(s) about the trends in the properties of the halogens is/are
correct?
1 The electronegativity decreases on descending the group.
2 The volatility decreases on descending the group.
3 Their reactivity as oxidising agents decreases on descending the group.
8.
J04/P1/Q36
When a hot glass rod is inserted into a gas jar of hydrogen iodide, an
immediate reaction takes place as the hydrogen iodide decomposes.
Which of the following is/are correct statement(s) about this reaction?
1
2
3
9.
Hydrogen iodide is purple coloured.

The hot rod provides the activation energy.
One of the products is a solid.
N01/P3/Q36
The chemical behaviour of the cyanide ion, CN, closely resembles that of Cl .
Which of the following properties can be expected of compounds containing
cyanide?
1
2
3
AgCN is insoluble in water but soluble in aqueous ammonia.

HCN dissolves in water, ionises and forms an acidic solution.
NaCN reacts with concentrated sulfuric acid to produce HCN gas.
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10 KClO3, which is used as an oxidant in fireworks and safety matches, is an ionic

.
compound.
Which of the following statements about KClO3 are correct?
1 KClO3 may be made by reacting Cl2 with hot KOH(aq).
2 The shape of ClO3 ion is tetrahedral.
3 The oxidation number of Cl in KClO3 is 7.


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Transition Metals
2.
(a)
What do you understand by the terms transition element, ligand and

complex ion?
(b)
Iron is an important component of several biological molecules,

especially haemoglobin.
(i)
What is the function of haemoglobin in the body, and how does
it carry out this function?
(ii)
Carbon monoxide acts as a poison through its interaction with
haemoglobin. Describe this interaction and explain why carbon
monoxide is a poison.
(c)
A patient suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning can be treated by

being given pure oxygen to breathe. Suggest a reason why this
treatment is effective.
N09(Intl)/P4/Q3b, J96/P4/Q22b modified

(a)
One major difference between the properties of compounds of the

transition elements and those of other compounds is that the
compounds of the transition elements are often coloured.
The following graph shows the absorption spectra of two
complexes containing copper.
(i)
State the colours of the [Cu(H2O)6]2+ and [Cu(NH3)4(H2O)2]2+

complex ions.
*(ii
)
The spectra show that the peak in the curve for [Cu(H2O)6]2+
complex is at a longer wavelength than is the peak in the
curve for [Cu(NH3)4(H2O)2]2+ complex.

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What deduction can be made from this fact about the size of
the d-orbital splitting in the two complexes?
[3]
(b) The following table lists some values of equilibrium constants,

also known as stability constants, Kstab, for the following reaction.
[M(H2O)6]m+ + nL
[M(H2O)6nLn]
(mn)+
+ nH2O
(where m and n are whole numbers)
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
M m+
Kstab value
Fe3+
SCN
9 x 102
Fe3+
CN
1 x 1031
Co3+
CN
1 x 1064
Rewrite the above equation for the case of M m+ = Fe3+ and

L = CN.
Write the expression for the equilibrium
constant Kstab, and state its units.
What does a large Kstab value indicate about the position of
the above equilibrium and hence, the ease of formation of
the complex ion?
Use the data given in the table to predict what would be the
predominant complex formed when:
1:
a solution containing equal concentrations of both
SCN and CN ions was added to a solution containing
Fe3+(aq) ions;
2:
4.
[7]
Use of Data Booklet is relevant to this question.

(a)
Explain why so many transition element complexes are coloured.
[3]
(b)
Predict and explain the change in colour caused by adding the

following substances to separate portions of aqueous iron(III)
chloride:
(i) aqueous potassium thiocyanate, KSCN;
(ii) powdered zinc.
[4]
Use of Data Booklet is relevant to this question.

This question is about iron and its compounds.
(a) Many transition metals and their compounds are useful catalysts.
An aqueous solution of Fe2+ is able to catalyse the reaction
between iodide ions and peroxodisulfate, S2O82, ions whereas Ca2+
cannot.
(i) Why is it necessary to catalyse the reaction between iodide
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a solution containing equal concentrations of Fe 3+(aq)

and Co3+(aq) ions was added to a solution containing
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(ii
)
(iii
)
(iv
)
4.
5.
(b)
(a)
ions and peroxodisulfate ions?

Why is Fe2+ and not Ca2+ suitable as catalyst?
Explain, with the aid of equations, how Fe2+ is able to catalyse
the above reaction.
Give an example of a reaction in which iron act as a
heterogeneous catalyst. Write a balanced equation for the
reaction it catalyses and explain how it works as a catalyst.
[8]
When iodide ions I are added to Fe3+, a brown solution is obtained.

However, when the same process is repeated in the presence of
CN ions, no brown solution is observed.
Explain the difference in the observations of the experiments. In
your answer, include balanced equations for reactions that occur.
[3]
In an experiment, the student prepared two complexes with the

general formula CrCl3.6H2O. Upon adding AgNO3(aq) to the
aqueous solutions of P and Q, he noted the following.
Solution
P
Q
No of mole of AgCl precipitated per mole of

solution
1
3
(i)
Based on these observations, deduce the structural formulae

of the cations in solutions P and Q. Explain your answer.
(ii) Given that the cation in solution P is non-polar, draw its
structural formula.
(b)
(i)
State a reason why Cr(VI) exists as CrO42(aq) ions and not

Cr6+(aq) ions.
(ii) Write an equation to show the effect of acid on CrO 42(aq)
ions. Is this a redox reaction?
[3]
N01/P4/Q22 modified
This question is about copper and its compounds.
(a) Briefly explain why complexes of Cu(II) are coloured whereas
complexes of Cu(I) are colourless, despite the fact that the dorbitals are split into two energy levels in both series of
complexes.
(b)
[2]
White copper(I) sulfate undergoes disproportionation when added

to water to form a blue solution and a pink solid.
Explain the above observation when copper(I) sulfate is added to
water. Write a balanced equation for the reaction occurred.
[2]
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*(c Aqueous CuCl2 undergoes the following reactions:

excess dilute
)
dilute ammonia
ammonia
CuCl2(aq)
CuCl2(a)
B
pale blue ppt
C
deep blue solution
concentrated
HCl
A
yellow green
solution
A contains complex ions of copper and chlorine. When CuCl2(aq)

is converted to A, one mole of CuCl2 reacts exactly with two
moles of HCl and no other compound is formed.
(i)
Identify B and state the role of ammonia in the reaction
forming B.
(ii) Identify A and C. Explain, in terms of ligand exchange, how
A and C are formed. In your answer, include equations for
the reactions that occurred.
*(d) When copper metal is added to a solution of copper(II) chloride in
concentrated hydrochloric acid, a colourless solution, D, is
formed. D contains complex ions that are composed of only
copper and chlorine in the ratio of 1:2.
Suggest the formula of the species responsible for the colourless
solution, D.
[8]
[1]
MCQ:
A
B
2.
A
B
C
D
3.
N93/P4/Q20
Iron has a proton (atomic) number of 26.
What is the electronic configuration of the iron cation which can form the
complex ion
[Fe(CN)6]4?
[[Ar] 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6]
[Ar] 3d34s2
[Ar] 3d44s2
C
D
[Ar] 3d64s0
[Ar] 3d64s2
N04/P1/Q19
Which species does not act as a ligand in the formation of complexes?
CH3NH2
Cl
NH4+
OH
J97/P3/Q16
Which of the following ions contains five unpaired d-electrons?
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A
B
C
D
4.
A
B
C
D
Cr3+
Fe3+
Mn3+
Ni2+
N01/P3/Q17
Which statement concerning the transition metals is correct?
They are the only metals of which the anhydrous chlorides have
covalent bonds.
They are the only metals which give coloured ions in aqueous
solution.
They are the only metals which have more than one valency
(oxidation state).
They are the only metals with a complete 4s orbital in their atoms.
A
1, 2 and 3 are
correct
5.
B
1 and 2 only are
correct
C
2 and 3 only are
correct
D
1 only are correct
In an experiment, when NaOH(aq) is added to Cr(NO 3)3(aq), a grey-green

precipitate is formed and the precipitate dissolves in excess NaOH(aq) to
give a dark green solution.
Which of the following processes occured in this experiment?
1
Reduction of Cr3+ ions
2
Precipitation of Cr(OH)3
3
Formation of dative bonds
When crystalline potassium chromate(VI) was dissolved in water, a
yellow solution Q was formed. The addition of dilute sulfuric acid to Q
gave an orange solution R. When hydrogen sulfide was bubbled through
solution R, the solution changed colour and gave a solution T, with a
yellow solid.
Which process does not occur in this sequence?
1
Ligand exchange reaction
2
Acid-base reaction
3
Redox reaction
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Foundation Question for Inorganic Chemistry

2. The melting points of three chlorides are given below.

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Describe the reaction, if any, of each of these chlorides with water,

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(i) Use a dot-and-cross diagram to describe the bonding in Mg3N2.

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The radii of the atoms decrease.

The oxides of the elements change from basic to acidic.

The melting points of the elements decrease steadily.

The compounds of the elements change from ionic to covalent.

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Use of the Data Booklet is relevant to this question.

The bar chart shows the melting

A Phosphorus has the highest

Phosphorus is the only element

Phosphorus is the only element

D Phosphorus is the only element

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are observed. Describe clearly these differences.

reactivity of the elements

7. Radium is the last element in Group II in the Periodic Table.

Its compounds conduct electricity when molten.

CO2 is a smaller molecule than SO3.

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It reacts with cold water

Which of the following sets contains three different compounds?

silver nitrate, followed by aqueous ammonia,

concentrated sulfuric acid?

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I2 2Na2S 2O3 Na2S 4O6 2NaI

Determine the empirical formula of the cream solid

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Inside the cold

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Which of the following set contains the

5. A solution of sodium chlorate(I), commonly used as

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C The HI bond is weaker than the HCl bond.

Hydrogen iodide is purple coloured.

AgCN is insoluble in water but soluble in aqueous ammonia.

10 KClO3, which is used as an oxidant in fireworks and safety matches, is an ionic

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What do you understand by the terms transition element, ligand and

Iron is an important component of several biological molecules,

A patient suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning can be treated by

N09(Intl)/P4/Q3b, J96/P4/Q22b modified

One major difference between the properties of compounds of the

State the colours of the [Cu(H2O)6]2+ and [Cu(NH3)4(H2O)2]2+

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(b) The following table lists some values of equilibrium constants,

(where m and n are whole numbers)

Rewrite the above equation for the case of M m+ = Fe3+ and