Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) · CHEMISTRY · Section
The properties of oxides
19 practice questions
Practice questions
1–10 of 19
Question 1
1 mark · Easy
Answer and see the solution →State whether sodium oxide is an acidic oxide or a basic oxide.
Question 2
3 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →The table shows information about two oxides.
(a)[1 mark]Name the type of element (metal or non-metal) that forms magnesium oxide.
(b)[1 mark]State whether magnesium oxide reacts with acids, with alkalis, or with both.
(c)[1 mark]Give the general property (acidic or basic) of non-metal oxides.
Question 3
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Explain why carbon dioxide is classed as an acidic oxide. Give a reason for your answer.
Question 4
3 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →The table shows solutions formed by dissolving some oxides in water:
Solutions of different oxides Oxide Solution pH Aluminium oxide 7 Sulfur dioxide 3 Potassium oxide 13 (a)[1 mark]Which oxide forms a neutral solution? Give its pH.
(b)[1 mark]State whether sulfur dioxide is a metal oxide or a non-metal oxide.
(c)[1 mark]Explain why potassium oxide gives a pH of 13.
Question 5
1 mark · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Give an example of an acidic oxide.
Question 6
3 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →This question is about oxides and their properties.
(a)[1 mark]State whether iron(III) oxide is likely to be acidic, basic or neutral.
(b)[1 mark]Give the type of element which forms carbon monoxide.
(c)[1 mark]State a general property of metal oxides.
Question 7
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →A student burns 2.0 g of sodium in oxygen to form sodium oxide ( ). Sodium oxide is then added to water, and a solution forms that turns universal indicator blue.
Calculate the mass of sodium oxide formed (using Ar: Na = 23, O = 16), and state whether sodium oxide is an acidic or basic oxide.
Question 8
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →When 1.6 g of phosphorus is burned in excess oxygen, phosphorus(V) oxide ( ) is formed as a white solid.
Calculate the mass of oxygen that reacts (Ar: P = 31, O = 16), and state whether phosphorus(V) oxide is acidic or basic.
Question 9
2 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →State whether the following oxides are acidic or basic:
(a)[1 mark]Sodium oxide (Na2O)
(b)[1 mark]Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Question 10
4 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →The table below shows some oxides and whether they are formed from metals or non-metals.
(a)[0 marks]Some examples of oxides Oxide Element type Calcium oxide Metal Sulfur dioxide Non-metal Magnesium oxide Metal Carbon dioxide Non-metal (b)[2 marks]Complete the table by writing whether each oxide is acidic or basic.
(c)[2 marks]Explain why magnesium oxide and sulfur dioxide have different acid-base properties.