JAMB Chemistry 2011 Question 19

Question 19

Acids, Bases and Salts

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

  1. A.3
  2. B.4
  3. C.1
  4. D.2
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Answer: D (2)

Explanation

KAl(SO4)2 (a double salt) gives two kinds of cation in solution: K+ and Al3+.