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O-LevelChemistryStoichiometry5070/12 · Oct/Nov 2018 · Q11 Mark

When heated, magnesium reacts with oxygen in the air to form magnesium oxide, a white powder. A student investigates the change in mass that occurs during this reaction. He is given a balance and the three sets of apparatus shown. Which sets of apparatus are suitable for this investigation?

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A1, 2 and 3
B1 and 3 only
C2 and 3 only
D2 only

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C: 2 and 3 only

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Stoichiometry, O-Level Chemistry (syllabus 5070). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2018 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 1.

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