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CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 11.7.1 Reaction of Ethanoic Acid Questions

Work through real CAIE IGCSE Chemistry questions to identify ethanoate salts and write acid reaction products with hydrogen, water and carbon dioxide.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Chemistry 0620

Exam points

  • describe ethanoic-acid reactions with metals to form an ethanoate salt and hydrogen
  • describe ethanoic-acid reactions with bases or alkalis to form an ethanoate salt and water
  • describe ethanoic-acid reactions with carbonates to form an ethanoate salt, water and carbon dioxide
  • name and write formulae for salts such as calcium ethanoate and sodium propanoate, including balanced equations

CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 11.7.1 Reaction of Ethanoic Acid Questions question 1

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Which statement about aqueous ethanoic acid is correct?

A

It reacts with magnesium to produce a salt and hydrogen.

B

It reacts with sodium hydroxide to produce a salt and hydrogen.

C

It reacts with ammonium salts to produce ammonia.

D

It turns red litmus blue.

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