Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Identification of ions and gases

Identification of ions and gases — practice question

The student is given three bottles: dilute hydrochloric acid, aqueous sodium sulfate and ethanol.
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State a test and the positive observation that identifies the contents of each bottle. Chemical equations are not needed.

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This 4-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Magnesium + hydrochloric acid: bubbles / effervescence / hydrogen gas formed

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