A-LevelChemistryAtoms, molecules and stoichiometryOct/Nov 2017Paper 1 Q161 Mark

In an experiment, 0.125 mol of chlorine gas, Cl2, is reacted with an excess of cold, aqueous sodium hydroxide. One of the products is a compound of sodium, oxygen and chlorine. Which mass of this product is formed?

Q: What is the correct answer to this A-Level Chemistry question?

The correct answer is A: 9.31 g.

Q: What topic does this question test?

This question tests Atoms, molecules and stoichiometry in A-Level Chemistry (syllabus code 9701). It is worth 1 mark.

A9.31 g

B13.3 g

C18.6 g

D26.6 g

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is A: 9.31 g

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Topic

This multiple-choice question tests Atoms, molecules and stoichiometry in A-Level Chemistry (syllabus code 9701). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Chemistry Oct/Nov 2017 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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