Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Group 2

Group 2 — practice question

Samples of magnesium carbonate, $\text{MgCO}_3$, are put into crucibles R and S. The material in crucible R is heated until its mass no longer decreases, then it is left to cool. The material in crucible S is not heated. Dilute hydrochloric acid is then added to both crucibles. After the dilute hydrochloric acid is added, which observations are correct?

  • AR: gas produced, S: gas produced
  • BR: gas produced, S: no gas produced
  • CR: no gas produced, S: gas produced
  • DR: no gas produced, S: no gas produced

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