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A-LevelChemistryGroup 2May/June 2012Paper 1 Q171 Mark

What can be seen when a piece of magnesium ribbon is placed in cold water?

Avigorous effervescence occurs.
BBubbles of gas form slowly on the magnesium.
CThe magnesium floats on the surface of the water and reacts quickly.
DThe magnesium glows and a white solid is produced.

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About This A-Level Chemistry Question

This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Chemistry (9701) May/June 2012 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Group 2 and is worth 1 mark.

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