
Write the formula of the compound formed - given symbols and combining power or capacity (valency) of each element in the compound.

Important Questions on Elements, Compounds & Mixtures
Match the formulas of the following gases with their correct names.
Gases - a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i) j) k)
Names - 1. Ammonia 2. Nitrogen dioxide 3. Oxygen 4. Hydrogen 5. Nitrogen 6. Chlorine 7. Carbon monoxide 8. Sulphur dioxide 9. Nitrogen monoxide 10. Carbon dioxide 11. Hydrogen chloride.

In the chemical word equation:
Zinc Sulphuric acid Zinc sulphate Hydrogen
a) State the reactants and products of the above reaction. What does the arrow indicate?
b) The molecular equation is . State what [g] represents?



Match the compounds with their correct formulas.
Compounds |
Formulas |
1. Hydrochloric acid | A. |
2. Potassium hydroxide | B. |
3. Sulphuric acid | C. |
4. Zinc hydroxide | D. |
5. Sodium chloride | E. |
6. Nitric acid | F. |
7. Calcium hydroxide | G. |
8. Carbonic acid | H. |
9. Sodium hydroxide | I. |
10. Copper sulphate | J. |
11. Potassium chloride | K. |
12. Calcium carbonate | L. |
13. Magnesium sulphide | M. |
14. Zinc sulphate | N. |
15. Aluminium hydroxide | O. |
16. Sodium carbonate | P. |
17.Calcium sulphide | Q. |
18.Magnesium oxide | R. |
19.Zinc oxide | S. |
20.Ammonium chloride | T. |

Explain the term mixtures. Give an example of mixtures of
a) two elements
b) two compounds
c) elements and compounds


