Inorganic I - AS

Question 1

Describe a series of tests that the student can use to show that solution C contains
ammonium sulfate.

Answer 1

(Warm with some) NaOH,
Damp red litmus at the mouth of the tube turns blue.

Add (acidified) BaCl2

White ppt formed

Question 2

State the role of the water in the reaction of calcium with water.

Answer 2

Oxidising agent.