Question

Write two properties and two uses of K₂Cr₂O₇.

Answer 1

it is soluble in water
(2) it is the form of orange crystals.

Answer 2

K₂Cr₂O₇ is called as potassium dichromate.

Physical properties:

• it is a  bright red-orange crystalline solid
• it is a  toxic inorganic compound which is soluble in water

• Density of 2.676 g/mL
• Melting point of 398 °C and boiling point of 500 °C

Uses :

• It is used as an oxidizing agent in many industrial applications
• It is used  for preparing strong cleaning solutions for glassware