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4.1 Acids

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Question 42

A student investigates the reaction between calcium and cold water. They want to demonstrate that the reaction produces both hydrogen gas and an alkaline solution.

They write down the following steps for their qualitative tests:

  • Step 3: Test the gas collected at the top of the test tube by inserting a glowing wooden splint.
  • Step 4: Test the solution remaining in the beaker by dipping a piece of blue litmus paper into it.

Explain one change that should be made to Step 3 and one change that should be made to Step 4 so that the student can successfully identify both products.

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4.1 Acids Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Chemistry
  3. /4.1 Acids

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.

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