Oxides Flashcards

1
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What is an amphoteric oxide?

A

An oxide that reacts with both acids and bases to produce a salt and water.

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2
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Carbon monoxide (CO) is a ________ (acidic/basic/neutral/amphoteric) oxide.

A

Neutral

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Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a ________ (acidic/basic/neutral/amphoteric) oxide.

A

Acidic (forms carbonic acid, H2CO3 in water)

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Sulfur dioxide (SO2) is a ________ (acidic/basic/neutral/amphoteric) oxide.

A

Acidic (forms sulfurous acid, H2SO3 in water)

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5
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Sulfur trioxide (SO3) is a ________ (acidic/basic/neutral/amphoteric) oxide.

A

Acidic (forms sulfuric acid in water)

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6
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Aluminium oxide is a ________ (acidic/basic/neutral/amphoteric) oxide.

A

amphoteric

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7
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Zinc oxide is a ________ (acidic/basic/neutral/amphoteric) oxide.

A

amphoteric

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Lead (II) oxide is a ________ (acidic/basic/neutral/amphoteric) oxide.

A

amphoteric

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9
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Dinitrogen oxide (nitrous oxide, N2O) is a ________ (acidic/basic/neutral/amphoteric) oxide.

A

neutral

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10
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Generally, neutral oxides contain how many oxygen atoms?

A

1

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11
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Generally, acidic oxides contain how many oxygen atoms?

A

More than one

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12
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*this question might be out of syllabus
Silicon dioxide is an ______oxide with a ______ melting point.

A

Acidic oxide, as it is a non-metal oxide. It has a high melting point as it forms a giant molecular structure.

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13
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How do you test for ammonia gas?

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Ammonia gas is recognised by a characteristic pungent smell. When moist red litmus paper is added, it turns blue.

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14
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What is produced when an alkali is heated with an ammonium salt?

A

A salt, water and ammonia gas

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15
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What is produced when an alkali reacts with a metal salt?

A

A different metal hydroxide and a different metal salt?
e.g. 2 NaOH + FeSO4 -> Fe(OH)2 + Na2SO4

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16
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*What is produced when aqueous ammonia, which is an alkali, reacts with an acid?

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Only an ammonium salt is produced.
e.g. NH3 (aq) + HCl (aq) -> NH4Cl (aq)

17
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*Write the equation for the ionisation of aqueous ammonia in water

A

NH3 (aq) + H2O (l) <-> (reversible) NH4+ (aq) + OH- (aq)