Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Physical and chemical changes

Physical and chemical changes — practice question

If solid S is heated strongly, gas G is produced. G causes limewater to become cloudy. Name S and G and state the type of reaction that S undergoes.

  • AS: calcium carbonate, G: carbon dioxide, type of reaction: combustion
  • BS: calcium carbonate, G: carbon dioxide, type of reaction: thermal decomposition
  • CS: sodium carbonate, G: oxygen, type of reaction: combustion
  • DS: sodium carbonate, G: oxygen, type of reaction: thermal decomposition

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