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Question 8

Malachite is a green copper-bearing mineral containing copper(II) carbonate and several other compounds that are insoluble in water.

You are supplied with several pieces of malachite, these chemicals, and items of apparatus.

Chemicals:

  • dilute sulfuric acid
  • iron powder

Apparatus:

  • beakers
  • filter funnel and paper
  • pestle and mortar

Describe how you would use the chemicals and the apparatus to obtain a sample of copper from the malachite.

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Reactivity series Questions

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34 exam-style questions on Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Reactivity series. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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