Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Experimental design

Experimental design — practice question

On heating, magnesium combines with oxygen in the air to make magnesium oxide, a white powder. A student is investigating how the mass changes during this reaction. He is provided with a balance and three sets of apparatus, as shown. Which apparatus sets are appropriate for this investigation?

  • A1, 2 and 3
  • B1 and 3 only
  • C2 and 3 only
  • D2 only

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