Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · The characteristic properties of acids and bases

The characteristic properties of acids and bases — practice question

Compound M contains calcium. Two reactions for M are shown below. - When M reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid, a salt and water only are produced. - When M reacts with aqueous ammonium chloride, a gas is formed that changes damp red litmus paper to blue. What is M?

  • A$\text{CaOH}$
  • B$\text{Ca(OH)}_2$
  • C$\text{CaCO}_3$
  • D$\text{Ca(CO}_3)_2$

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