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Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) · CHEMISTRY · Unit

Inorganic Chemistry

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  1. Question 131

    2 marks · Easy

    Bromine water is added to a solution of sodium iodide. Explain, in terms of electron transfer, why bromine acts as an oxidising agent in this reaction.

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  2. Question 132

    2 marks · Normal

    Write the ionic equation, with state symbols, for the displacement reaction between bromine water and potassium iodide solution.

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  3. Question 133

    4 marks · Normal

    Chlorine water is added to a solution of potassium bromide.

    (a)

    State what you would see when chlorine water is added to potassium bromide solution.

    [1 mark]
    (b)

    Explain why this reaction is an example of a redox reaction. Refer to oxidation and reduction in your answer.

    [2 marks]
    (c)

    Name the oxidising agent in this reaction.

    [1 mark]
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  4. Question 134

    3 marks · Normal

    Explain, in terms of electron transfer, why iodine does not displace bromine from a solution of potassium bromide. Include references to oxidation and reduction in your answer.

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  5. Question 135

    4 marks · Normal

    The table shows observations from adding different halogen solutions to various potassium halide solutions:

    Results of mixing halogen solutions and potassium halide solutions
    Halogen solutionPotassium halide solutionObservation
    ChlorinePotassium iodideBrown solution formed
    BrominePotassium chlorideNo change
    IodinePotassium bromideNo change
    ChlorinePotassium bromideOrange solution formed
    (a)

    Identify which pairs in the table show a displacement reaction.

    [1 mark]
    (b)

    For one of the pairs that show a displacement, write the ionic equation for the reaction.

    [2 marks]
    (c)

    Explain why no change is observed in the reaction between bromine and potassium chloride.

    [1 mark]
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  6. Question 136

    1 mark · Normal

    Which statement correctly explains why chlorine acts as an oxidising agent in its reaction with bromide ions?

    1. A.It loses electrons and is oxidised itself.
    2. B.It gives electrons to bromide ions.
    3. C.It gains electrons and is reduced.
    4. D.It forms a brown solution.
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  7. Question 137

    2 marks · Normal

    Complete the ionic equation for the reaction between bromine and sodium iodide solution. Include state symbols.

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  8. Question 138

    4 marks · Normal

    Two students discuss the reaction between chlorine and potassium iodide solution.

    (a)

    Write the ionic equation for this reaction, including state symbols.

    [2 marks]
    (b)

    Explain, using the meanings of oxidation and reduction, which substance is oxidised and which is reduced in this reaction.

    [2 marks]
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  9. Question 139

    3 marks · Normal

    Chlorine gas is bubbled through a solution of sodium iodide. Write the balanced ionic equation for this reaction. Show, with working, the steps you use to remove spectator ions from the full ionic equation.

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  10. Question 140

    2 marks · Hard

    Write the balanced ionic equation, including state symbols, for the reaction that occurs when chlorine gas is bubbled through a solution containing sodium bromide. Do not include spectator ions.

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