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A-LevelChemistryAtoms, molecules and stoichiometryMay/June 2019Paper 3 Q210 Marks

When hydrated copper hydroxycarbonate, CuCO3.Cu(OH)2.yH2O is heated, it decomposes as shown. CuCO3.Cu(OH)2.yH2O(s) → 2CuO(s) + CO2(g) + (1 + y)H2O(g) In this experiment, you will heat hydrated copper hydroxycarbonate to decompose it. You will use your results to investigate the value of y. FB 4 is hydrated copper hydroxycarbonate, CuCO3.Cu(OH)2.yH2O.

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This structured question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Chemistry (9701) May/June 2019 examination, Paper 3 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Atoms, molecules and stoichiometry and is worth 10 marks.

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