A student adds a small amount of solid copper(II) carbonate to a beaker containing dilute sulfuric acid.
Which of the following options correctly describes the observations made during this reaction?
The green solid dissolves, effervescence is observed, and a blue solution is formed.
The green solid dissolves, effervescence is observed, and the solution remains colourless.
A blue precipitate forms, effervescence is observed, and the solution remains colourless.
The blue solid dissolves, no gas is evolved, and a green solution is formed.
276 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Chemistry 4.1 Acids, covering 4.1.1 Acids, alkalis and the pH scale, 4.1.2 Hydrogen ion concentration and pH, 4.1.3 Dilute and concentrated, weak and strong acids, 4.1.4 Bases, alkalis and the reactions of acids, 4.1.5 Chemical tests for hydrogen and carbon dioxide, 4.1.6 Neutralisation as a reaction of acids with bases, 4.1.7 Preparing soluble salts, and 4.1.8 Solubility rules and preparing insoluble salts. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.