Reversible reactions & equilibria (Edexcel IGCSE Science (Double Award) (Modular): Chemistry Unit 2): Exam Questions

Exam code: 4XSD1

8 mins2 questions
1
1 mark

The diagram shows a test tube containing ammonium chloride that has been heated gently. 

thermal-decomposition-of-ammonium-chloride

Which two gases are present at position Y? 

  • Ammonia and hydrogen chloride

  • Ammonia and chlorine

  • Hydrogen and chlorine

  • Ammonia and hydrogen 

2a
2 marks

Hydrated copper sulfate is a blue salt that contains water molecules within its lattice structure.

When heated, the water is removed from the structure, forming white anhydrous copper sulfate.

Complete the word equation for the reaction.

hydrated copper sulfate   ⇌   ____________________   +   ____________________

2b
2 marks

A student heated hydrated copper sulfate using the equipment in Figure 1.

Figure 1

aqa-gcse-6-2e-tq2b-hydrated-copper-sulfate

What two observations would be made when hydrated copper sulfate was heated?

Tick (✓) two boxes.

Hydrated copper sulfate turns white

 

Hydrated copper sulfate turns blue

 

Substance A is a colourless liquid 

 

Substance A is a white solid 

 

Substance A is a blue solution 

 

2c
1 mark

When hydrated copper sulfate is heated, an endothermic reaction occurs. What type of reaction occurs when water is added to anhydrous copper sulfate?

2d
2 marks

5.2 g of hydrated copper sulfate was heated in a test tube. 

3.0 g of anhydrous copper sulfate remained after heating.

Calculate the mass of water that was given off in grams.