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O-LevelChemistryAcids, Bases & Salts5070/12 · Oct/Nov 2015 · Q41 Mark

A colourless solution is known to contain a sodium salt. Tests were carried out to determine the identity of the anion in the solution. [Table showing test and observation for anion identification] Which anion could the solution contain?

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Acarbonate
Bchloride
Cnitrate
Dsulfate

✓ Correct answer

C: nitrate

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Acids, Bases & Salts, O-Level Chemistry (syllabus 5070). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2015 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 4.

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