JAMB Chemistry 2011 Objective — Question 18

Question 18 of 49 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2011 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

How many cations will be produced from a solution of potassium tetraoxosulphate (VI)?

A. A. 2
B. B. 3
C. C. 4
D. D. 1Correct

Explanation

Potassium tetraoxosulphate (VI), K2SO4, having the formula with '2' does not mean it produces two different cations - it produces just one type of cation, the potassium ion (K+). It is only a double salt that can have two different cations.

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