Salts
Important Questions on Salts
Write a balanced equation for the preparation of the following salt: Zinc carbonate from Zinc sulphate.
Write a balanced equation for the preparation of the following salt: Copper sulphate from Copper carbonate.
Give a chemical test to distinguish between the following pair of chemicals: Sodium chloride solution and Sodium nitrate solution.
Complete the following table which refers to the conversion of ions to neutral particles.
| Conversion | Ionic equation | Oxidation/Reduction |
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Chloride ion to chlorine molecule |
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Lead ion to lead |
State one relevant observation for of the following:
Barium chloride solution is slowly added to sodium sulphate solution.
State one relevant observation for of the following:
Anhydrous calcium chloride is exposed to air for some time.
Write a balanced chemical equation for the preparation of ammonium sulphate by using the method of titration.
Write a balanced chemical equation for the preparation of zinc carbonate by using the method of precipitation.
Write a balanced chemical equation for the preparation of copper sulphate by using the method of neutralization.
Identify the salt Q from the following observation:
Salt Q is white in colour. On strong heating, it produces buff-yellow residue and liberates a reddish-brown gas. Solution of salt Q produces chalky white insoluble precipitate with an excess of ammonium hydroxide.
Identify the salt P from the following observations:
Salt P has light bluish-green colour. On heating, it produces a black coloured residue. Salt P produces brisk effervescence with dilute and the gas evolved turns lime water milky, but no action with acidified potassium dichromate solution.
Choose the method of preparation of Iron (III) chloride, from the methods given in the list:
[List: A. Neutralization B.Precipitation C.Direct combination D.Substitution]
Choose the method of preparation of Sodium nitrate, from the methods given in the list:
[List: A. Neutralization B.Precipitation C.Direct combination D.Substitution]
Choose the method of preparation of Iron (II) sulphate, from the methods given in the list:
[List: A. Neutralization B.Precipitation C.Direct combination D.Substitution]
Distinguish between the following pair of compounds using a reagent as a chemical test:
- Magnesium chloride and magnesium nitrate solution.
Write a balanced chemical equation for the following:
Action of heat on aluminum hydroxide.
Give one phrase for the following statement:
The property by which certain hydrated salts, when left exposed to atmosphere, lose their water of crystallization and crumble into powder.
State one relevant reason for the following:
- Hydrated copper sulphate crystals turn white on heating.
Write a balanced chemical equation the following reaction:
Action of dilute sulphuric acid on zinc sulphide.
Write a balanced chemical equation the following reaction:
Action of dilute sulphuric acid on sodium hydroxide.

