A-LevelChemistryGroup 17Oct/Nov 2015Paper 1 Q181 Mark
A white powder is a mixture of sodium chloride and sodium iodide. It is dissolved in water in a test-tube. Excess aqueous silver nitrate is added to the test-tube. A precipitate, X, is observed. Excess concentrated ammonia is then added to the test-tube containing X. After the test-tube has been shaken, a precipitate, Y, is observed. Which statement about X or Y is correct?
AX is a pure white colour.
BX is pure silver iodide.
CY is pure silver chloride.
DY is yellow.
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