Question 20
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Topics Tested
12. Experimental techniqu...
12.5. Identification of ions and ga...

Describe the use of a flame test to identify the cations: (a) lithium, Li^+ (b) sodium, Na^+ (c) potassium, K^+ (d) calcium, Ca^2+ (e) barium, Ba^2+ (f) copper(II), Cu^2+

9. Metals
9.4. Reactivity series

Describe the reactions, if any, of: (a) potassium, sodium and calcium with cold water (b) magnesium with steam (c) magnesium, zinc, iron, copper, silver and gold with dilute hydrochloric acid and explain these reactions in terms of the position of the metals in the reactivity series

7. Acids, bases and salts
7.2. Oxides

Classify oxides as acidic, including SO2 and CO2, basic, including CuO and CaO, or amphoteric, limited to Al2O3 and ZnO, related to metallic and non-metallic character