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1
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Describe a method for determining the melting point of the sample

A

Sample in melting point apparatus
Heat slowly to establish melting point range
Lower melting point indicates presence of impurities

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Describe a test you could carry out in a test tube to distinguish between Na2O and P4O10

A

React with water
Add litmus paper and universal indicator and measure pH
NaOH 12-14 pH
H3PO4 0-2 pH

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3
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Write ionic equation for P4O10 with excess NaOH

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P4O10 + 12OH- -> 4PO43- + 6H2O

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4
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Write the two equations to show amphoteric nature of Al2O3

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Al2O3 + 6HCl -> 2AlCl3 + 3H2O
Al2O3 + 2NaOh +3H2O -> 2NaAl(OH)4

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5
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Explain using an equation why SiO2 is classified as an acidic oxide

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Reacts with alkalis
SiO2 + 2NaOH -> Na2SiO3 + H2O

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6
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Give two physical properties of SiO2

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Insoluble
Hard
High melting point

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7
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Write an equation when ions are formed when SO2 reacts with water

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SO2 + H2O -> H+ + HSO3-

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Suggest why white phosphorus is stored under water

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Prevents reacting with air

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9
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Suggest why it is usually represented by P4O10 rather than P2O5

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Molecular formula is P4O10

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10
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Explain why an excess of MgO can be used for this neutralisation

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MgO is sparingly soluble

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Observations when Mg burns in O2

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Bright white flame
White fumes

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12
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Observations when S burns in O2

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Blue flame
Misty fumes

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13
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How to show Al2O3 has ions

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Heat until molten
Conducts electricity

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Why a thin layer of Al2O3 protects Al from corrosion in moist air

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Insoluble in water

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Ionic equation to show Al2O3 reacting with HCl

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Al2O3 + 6H+ -> 2Al3+ + 3H2O

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16
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Ionic equation to show Al2O3 reacting with aquatic NaOH

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Al2O3 + 2OH- + 3H2O -> 2Al(OH)4-

17
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Equation if SiO2 and NaOH

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SiO2 + NaOH -> Na2SiO3 + H2O

18
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Which element forms an ionic oxide that reacts with strong alkalis

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Aluminium

19
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Predict whether melting point of Lithium oxide is higher than or lower Na2O

A

Higher
Li+ smaller than Na+
Attracts O2- ion more strongly

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