Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry

Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry Acids, Bases and Salt Preparations Exam Questions

Free Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry exam questions on Acids, Bases and Salt Preparations, with mark schemes. Covers reactions of acids, solubility rules and preparing soluble and insoluble salts.

Acids, Bases and Salt Preparations exam questions

These packs of real past exam questions cover the whole of Section 2: Inorganic Chemistry, including Acids, Bases and Salt Preparations. Work through every question on this sub-topic, then mark your answers against the mark scheme.

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About Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry Acids, Bases and Salt Preparations

This sub-topic covers making salts.

What you need to know

  • Reactions Acids with metals, bases and carbonates.
  • Solubility Rules for common salts.
  • Preparation Crystallisation and precipitation.

Common mistakes in Acids, Bases and Salt Preparations

  • Wrong solubility rules.
  • Not filtering excess base.

Try two Acids, Bases and Salt Preparations exam-style questions

1. Describe how to make copper sulfate crystals. (3 marks)

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Add excess copper oxide to warm sulfuric acid (1); filter (1); evaporate and leave to crystallise (1).

2. Name an insoluble salt. (1 mark)

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Barium sulfate or silver chloride.

Acids, Bases and Salt Preparations FAQs

What does this cover?

Acid reactions and salt preparation.

Which practical links here?

Preparing a pure dry salt.