A-LevelChemistryChemical periodicity9701/12 · Feb/Mar 2020 · Q361 Mark

Which statements are correct? 1 Aluminium chloride dissolves in water to give an acidic solution. 2 Magnesium chloride dissolves in water to give a solution of pH close to 7. 3 Sodium chloride dissolves in water to give an alkaline solution.

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: Chemical periodicity, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Chemistry, Feb/Mar 2020 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 36.

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