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A-LevelChemistryAnalytical techniquesFeb/Mar 2021Paper 3 Q212 Marks

In this experiment you will determine the relative formula mass of the same metal hydrogencarbonate, MHCO3, by thermal decomposition. Then you will compare the result obtained with your answer from 1(c)(iv). FA 4 is another sample of the metal hydrogencarbonate, MHCO3.

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This structured question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Chemistry (9701) Feb/Mar 2021 examination, Paper 3 Variant 3. It tests the topic of Analytical techniques and is worth 12 marks.

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