CAIE A-Level Chemistry AS P3.10 Qualitative Analysis Notes and Tests Questions

Practise recording qualitative observations and using chemical tests to identify substances and ions.

Syllabus
2028–2030
Course
Chemistry 9701
Level
AS

Exam points

  • record accurate observations for qualitative chemical tests
  • use reagent tests to distinguish compounds and identify ions
  • interpret colour, precipitate, gas and other diagnostic observations

CAIE A-Level Chemistry AS P3.10 Qualitative Analysis Notes and Tests Questions question 1

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Compound T is a white crystalline solid.
When a sample of compound T is mixed with aqueous sodium hydroxide and heated, a gas is produced which turns damp red litmus paper blue.

Further testing of a solution of compound T with aqueous barium chloride produces a dense white precipitate which does not dissolve when dilute hydrochloric acid is added to the mixture.

What is the identity of compound T ?

A

ammonium carbonate

B

ammonium sulfate

C

sodium carbonate

D

sodium sulfate

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