Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Group 2

Group 2 — practice question

Calcium is the fifth most abundant element in the Earth’s crust. Calcium compounds are found in bones and teeth, and they also appear in many minerals. The reaction scheme shows some reactions of calcium and its compounds.
(a)[5]

State the formula for each of the calcium compounds $U$ to $Y$.

(b)[1]

Compound $Y$ can be changed into compound $V$. Outline how this reaction would be carried out in a school or college laboratory with a small sample of $Y$.

(c(i))

Construct balanced equations for these reactions: calcium forming compound $U$; compound $V$ forming compound $W$; compound $U$ forming compound $Y$.

(c(ii))[4]

Construct a balanced equation for the effect of heat on solid compound $W$.

(d)[1]

Suggest the formula of an aqueous reagent, other than an acid, for reaction 1.

(e)[2]

What would be observed when each of the following reactions is done in a test-tube? The production of $X$ from $\text{Ca(s)}$; the production of $X$ from $V$.

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