Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Preparation of salts

Preparation of salts — practice question

A student makes calcium nitrate, $\text{Ca(NO}_3\text{)}_2$, by reacting calcium carbonate with dilute nitric acid.
(a)[2]

Write the chemical equation that represents this reaction.

(b)[2]

Describe two observations that occur during this reaction.

(c)[1]

State the general term for the solution obtained after filtration.

(d(i))[2]

Suggest the meaning of the term saturated solution.

(d(ii))[1]

Describe how crystals are produced from a hot saturated solution.

(e(i))[1]

State the term used to describe calcium nitrate after its water molecules have been removed.

(e(ii))[3]

Determine the value of $x$. Follow these steps. • Find the $M_r$ of $\text{Ca(NO}_3\text{)}_2$. • Work out the number of moles of $\text{Ca(NO}_3\text{)}_2$ formed. • Determine the value of $x$ in $\text{Ca(NO}_3\text{)}_2\cdot x\text{H}_2\text{O}$.

(f)[2]

Write the chemical equation for what happens when solid sodium nitrate is heated.

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