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3.1 Chemical measurements, conservation of mass and the quantitative interpretation of chemical equations

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Iron is heated in air. Iron oxide is produced.

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Balance the equation for this reaction.

Fe+O2→Fe2O3\text{Fe} + \text{O}_2 \rightarrow \text{Fe}_2\text{O}_3Fe+O2​→Fe2​O3​

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b.

The mass of the solid increases when the iron is heated in air. Explain why.

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3.1 Chemical measurements, conservation of mass and the quantitative interpretation of chemical equations Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Chemistry
  3. /3.1 Chemical measurements, conservation of mass and the quantitative interpretation of chemical equations

40 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Chemistry 3.1 Chemical measurements, conservation of mass and the quantitative interpretation of chemical equations, covering 3.1.1 Conservation of mass and balanced chemical equations, 3.1.2 Relative formula mass, 3.1.3 Mass changes when a reactant or product is a gas, and 3.1.4 Chemical measurements. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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