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A-LevelChemistryGroup 29701/12 · Oct/Nov 2010 · Q121 Mark

Equimolar quantities of magnesium carbonate and strontium carbonate are separately heated to bring about complete thermal decomposition. The minimum temperature for this to occur is called T_d. The cold residues are separately added to equal volumes of water and the change in pH is measured. The change in pH is called ∆pH. Which metal has the higher value of T_d, and the greater value of ∆pH?

AT_d Mg, ∆pH Mg
BT_d Mg, ∆pH Sr
CT_d Sr, ∆pH Mg
DT_d Sr, ∆pH Sr

✓ Correct answer

D: T_d Sr, ∆pH Sr

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Group 2, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2010 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 12.

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