Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Physical and chemical changes

Physical and chemical changes — practice question

When heated, magnesium nitrate, magnesium hydroxide and magnesium carbonate each decompose. Which statement regarding these decomposition reactions is correct?

  • AMagnesium carbonate decomposes to release carbon dioxide and oxygen.
  • BMagnesium hydroxide decomposes to release hydrogen and oxygen.
  • CMagnesium hydroxide decomposes to release water vapour.
  • DMagnesium nitrate decomposes to release oxygen only.

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