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number1 Fill in the missing word.

When a solid dissolves in a __ solvent __ a solution is made.

 

John adds 12.5g of salt to the beaker and stirs until the salt dissolves in the water.

number2 What is the reading when all the salt has dissolved?

_____ 162.5g _____  

number3 Describe how John could get all the salt back as a solid form using the salt solution he has made.

heat/warm/ evaporate solution until all water has gone or until dry

Four test tubes were set up as shown, with a shiny new, steel nail in each.

number4 Write down the letters of the tubes in which the nail will not rust.

__ A __ and __ D ___

 

number5 In which tube will the nail rust the fastest?

__________ B ____________

number6 Bikes have many steel parts. Suggest two ways to prevent these parts from going rusty.

paint / cover with grease or oil / chrome plate

Study the flow chart below. Each arrow represents a reaction.

number7 To leave just zinc, an element has to be removed from zinc oxide. Name the element removed.

________ oxygen ___________

number8 Zinc is treated with an acid to make zinc sulphate. Which acid is used?

_____________ sulphuric acid ____________

 

number9 When zinc dissolves in an acid, bubbles of hydrogen gas are given off. How would you test for hydrogen and how do you know if it is present?

Collect gas in a test tube. Try to light gas with a Bunsen or burning splint. If hydrogen is present it burns with blue flame and a sharp pop.

 

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