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O-LevelChemistryAcids, Bases & Salts5070/11 · May/June 2018 · Q231 Mark

Pure lead(II) sulfate is prepared by mixing two substances, X and Y. When the reaction is complete the mixture is filtered. Pure lead(II) sulfate is obtained. Which row shows the best way to prepare pure lead(II) sulfate? substance X substance Y method after filtration A aqueous lead(II) nitrate aqueous sodium sulfate crystallise the filtrate B aqueous lead(II) nitrate aqueous sodium sulfate wash and dry the residue C solid lead(II) carbonate dilute sulfuric acid crystallise the filtrate D solid lead(II) carbonate dilute sulfuric acid wash and dry the residue

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Aaqueous lead(II) nitrate, aqueous sodium sulfate, crystallise the filtrate
Baqueous lead(II) nitrate, aqueous sodium sulfate, wash and dry the residue
Csolid lead(II) carbonate, dilute sulfuric acid, crystallise the filtrate
Dsolid lead(II) carbonate, dilute sulfuric acid, wash and dry the residue

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B: aqueous lead(II) nitrate, aqueous sodium sulfate, wash and dry the residue

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Acids, Bases & Salts, O-Level Chemistry (syllabus 5070). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Chemistry, May/June 2018 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 23.

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