ICSE Class 10 Chemistry Question 16 of 22

Solved 2016 Question Paper ICSE Class 10 Chemistry — Question 16

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Question 6(a)

Name the gas evolved when the following mixtures are heated:

(i) Calcium hydroxide and Ammonium Chloride

(ii) Sodium Nitrite and Ammonium Chloride

Answer

(i) Ammonia gas

2NH4Cl + Ca(OH)2 ⟶ CaCl2 + 2H2O + 2NH3

(ii) Nitrogen gas

NH4Cl + NaNO2 ⟶ NaCl + NH4NO2

NH4NO2 ⟶ 2H2O + N2