Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Redox

Redox — practice question

A teacher flowed hydrogen gas over copper(II) oxide that had been heated strongly. $CuO(s) + H_2(g) \rightarrow Cu(s) + H_2O(g)$
(a)[2]

Which substance is reduced in this reaction? Give a reason for your answer.

(b(i))[1]

As the experiment continues, what would you expect to happen to the mass of the copper(II) oxide?

(b(ii))[1]

Suggest why electrical heating is used in this experiment instead of a Bunsen burner.

(b(iii))[2]

Describe the chemical test used to show that water is present. test [BLANK] result [BLANK]

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