CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 7.3.1 Preparation Separation and Questions

Work through real CAIE IGCSE Chemistry questions on choosing reactants, completing salt preparation and obtaining pure dry crystals.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Chemistry 0620

Exam points

  • select a suitable acid and insoluble base, carbonate or metal for preparing a soluble salt
  • explain why an insoluble reactant is added in excess and identify observations showing completion
  • filter the reaction mixture to remove excess insoluble reactant
  • obtain pure dry salt crystals by concentrating, cooling, filtering and drying the solution

CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 7.3.1 Preparation Separation and Questions question 1

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This question is about metals.

Zinc oxide neutralises both acids and bases.

Name the zinc compound that forms when zinc oxide neutralises dilute sulfuric acid.

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