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A-LevelChemistryGroup 29701/12 · Oct/Nov 2018 · Q361 Mark

Which statements concerning calcium hydroxide are correct? 1 It is less soluble in water than strontium hydroxide. 2 When it is added to water an alkaline solution is formed. 3 It is used in agriculture to lower soil pH.

A1, 2 and 3 are correct

B1 and 2 only are correct

C2 and 3 only are correct

D1 only is correct

✓ Correct answer

B: 1 and 2 only are correct

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Topic: Group 2, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2018 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 36.

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