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Identification of Cations

Total questions: 6

Worksheet time: 3mins

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1.

Which one of the following metallic ions forms a white

precipitate which remains insoluble in excess aqueous

sodium hydroxide?

a)

Zn2+

b)

Ca2+

c)

Pb2+

2.

When an excess aqueous ammonia is added to a sample solution, no ppt is formed. The sample contains

a)

Ca2+

b)

Zn2+

c)

Pb2+

3.

Which one of the following metallic ions forms a white

ppt which dissolves in an excess of either aqueous

sodium hydroxide or aqueous ammonia to form a colourless solution?

a)

Zn2+

b)

Pb2+

c)

Ca2+

d)

Cu2+

4.

Which one of the following metallic ions form(s) a precipitate which dissolves in an excess of aqueous ammonia?

a)

Zn2+

b)

Pb2+

c)

Cu2+

d)

Ca2+

e)

Fe2+

5.

Which of the following shows the correct ionic equation for the precipitate formed when aqueous NaOH is added to a solution containing Fe3+ ions?

a)

Fe3+(aq) + OH-(aq) → FeOH (s)

b)

Fe2+(aq) + 2OH-(aq) → Fe(OH)2 (s)

c)

Fe3+(aq) + OH-(aq) → Fe(OH)3 (s)

d)

Fe3+(aq) + 3OH-(aq) → Fe(OH)3 (s)

6.

Which of the following shows the correct ionic equation for the precipitate formed when aqueous NH3 is added to a solution containing Zn2+ ions?

a)

Zn+(aq) + OH-(aq) → ZnOH (s)

b)

Zn2+(aq) + OH-(aq) → Zn(OH)2 (s)

c)

Zn+(aq) + 2OH-(aq) → Zn(OH)2 (s)

d)

Zn2+(aq) + 2OH-(aq) → Zn(OH)2 (s)