a) To remove any oxide film on it
b) A white solid formed which is magnesium oxide
c) The increase in mass was due to the oxygen which combines with magnesium
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When wood is burnt, a grey powder called ash remains. The ash is stirred with water and filtered a colourless solution is obtained
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When wood is burnt, a grey powder called ash remains. The ash is stirred with water and filtered a colourless solution is obtained
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b) Explain your answer in (a) above
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10g of sodium hydrogen carbonate were dissolved in 20 cm3 of water in a boiling tube. Lemon juice was then added dropwise with shaking unit there was no further observable change
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February 2, 2017
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February 2, 2017
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When solid A was heated strongly, it gave off water residue. When water was added to the solid residue, the original solid A, was formed
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February 2, 2017
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February 1, 2017
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February 1, 2017
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A mixture contains ammonium chloride, copper (II) oxide and sodium chloride. Describe how each of the substances can be obtained from the mixture.
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January 31, 2017
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January 31, 2017
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State and explain the change in mass that occurs when the following substances are separately heated in open crucibles
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January 31, 2017
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January 28, 2017
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