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O-LevelChemistryMetals & Reactivity5070/11 · May/June 2025 · Q251 Mark

M is a metal that forms coloured compounds. M is extracted from its oxide either by heating with carbon or by electrolysis. M reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid. What is M?

Acopper or magnesium
Bcopper only
Ciron or magnesium
Diron only

✓ Correct answer

D: iron only

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Metals & Reactivity, O-Level Chemistry (syllabus 5070). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Chemistry, May/June 2025 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 25.

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