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A-LevelChemistryGroup 2Oct/Nov 2013Paper 1 Q151 Mark

Which row correctly identifies the uses of some of the compounds of Group II metals? [Table showing uses in kilns and agriculture for various Group II compounds]

ACaO (used as a refractory lining in kilns), Ca(OH)2 (used in agriculture to increase the pH of a soil)
BCaO (used as a refractory lining in kilns), Mg(OH)2 (used in agriculture to increase the pH of a soil)
CMgO (used as a refractory lining in kilns), Ca(OH)2 (used in agriculture to increase the pH of a soil)
DMgO (used as a refractory lining in kilns), Mg(OH)2 (used in agriculture to increase the pH of a soil)

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is C: MgO (used as a refractory lining in kilns), Ca(OH)2 (used in agriculture to increase the pH of a soil)

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Award 1 mark for identifying the correct principle. Award 1 mark for showing clear working. Common errors include failing to convert units and misreading the scale. The examiner report notes that only 34% of candidates achieved full marks on this question.

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About This A-Level Chemistry Question

Topic

This multiple-choice question tests Group 2 in A-Level Chemistry (syllabus code 9701). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Chemistry Oct/Nov 2013 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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