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A-LevelChemistryGroup 29701/12 · Oct/Nov 2015 · Q351 Mark

Which statements about calcium and strontium compounds are correct? 1 When calcium oxide and strontium oxide are added to water they both produce alkalis. 2 Calcium hydroxide is more soluble than strontium hydroxide. 3 Calcium sulfate is less soluble than strontium sulfate.

A1, 2 and 3 are correct

B1 and 2 only are correct

C2 and 3 only are correct

D1 only is correct

✓ Correct answer

D: 1 only is correct

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Topic: Group 2, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2015 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 35.

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