Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Preparation of salts

Preparation of salts — practice question

A student makes magnesium sulfate crystals, MgSO$_4$, by adding an excess of magnesium to dilute sulfuric acid.
(a)[1]

Write the equation for this reaction.

(b)[2]

Describe two observations that indicate the reaction is complete.

(c)[1]

State the general name for the solid collected from a solution by filtration.

(d(i))[1]

Suggest the term for a solution that cannot dissolve any more solute.

(d(ii))[1]

Suggest why a larger amount of magnesium sulfate crystallises when the solution cools.

(e(i))[1]

Name the term used for crystals that contain molecules of water.

(e(ii))[3]

Work out the value of $x$. Follow these steps: • Find the $M_r$ of MgSO$_4$. • Work out the number of moles of MgSO$_4$ produced. • Find the value of $x$ in MgSO$_4\cdot x$H$_2$O.

(f)[2]

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

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This 12-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Mg + H2SO4 → MgSO4 + H2

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