2. You are given a solid sample, Q, containing a mixture of two salts.

Carry out the following tests on sample Q. Record your observations in the table below. You should test for any gas evolved. Do not breathe in any gas produced. Test No. 1. Test Add a spatula of sample Q into a clean and dry test tube. Heat the sample until there is no further change. Observations

[4] 2. Add 1 - 2 spatula of sample Q into a test tube. Add distilled water to the test tube till about three-quarter full. Shake well. Let the mixture settle for 1 - 2 min. Keep the mixture for Test 3, 4 and 5. [1] 3 (a) Transfer 2cm of the solution from Test 2 to a clean and dry test tube.
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(b) Add an equal amount of aqueous sodium hydroxide to the test tube, followed by 2 - 3 pieces of aluminium foil. Warm the test tube gently and carefully. [2] 4. (a) Transfer 2cm3 of the solution from Test 2 to a clean and dry test tube. (b) Add aqueous sodium hydroxide drop-wise till excess to the test tube.

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(a) Transfer 2cm3 of the solution from Test 2 to a clean and dry test tube. (b) Add about 1cm3 of potassium iodide into the test tube, followed by about 1cm3 of starch solution.

[2] 6. Add a spatula of sample Q to a clean and dry test tube. Add 3cm3 of dilute hydrochloric acid into the test tube.

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Conclusion: Identify the ions present in the mixture. [2]

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