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O-LevelChemistryAcids, Bases & Salts5070/32 · Oct/Nov 2023 · Q36 Marks

You are not expected to do any experimental work for this question. Copper(II) sulfate is a salt used to kill pests on plant leaves. Copper(II) sulfate is prepared by neutralising dilute sulfuric acid with solid copper(II) oxide. Plan an experiment to prepare pure dry crystals of copper(II) sulfate. Your plan should include the use of: • common laboratory apparatus • dilute sulfuric acid • solid copper(II) oxide. No other chemicals should be used. Your plan should include: • the apparatus needed • the method to use. You may draw a diagram to help answer the question.

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Acids, Bases & Salts, O-Level Chemistry (syllabus 5070). Structured question, 6 marks.
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O-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2023 Paper 3 Variant 2, question 3.

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