CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2011 · Paper 2 · Question 6(c)
Explain why it is dangerous to react sodium and potassium with dilute sulphuric acid.
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- 6(a)(i)Describe and compare the reaction of aluminium with dilute sulphuric acid.[2 marks]
- 6(a)(ii)Describe and compare the reaction of iron with dilute sulphuric acid.[2 marks]
- 6(a)(iii)Describe and compare the reaction of copper with dilute sulphuric acid.[1 mark]
- 6(b)Suggest TWO safety precautions to follow when reacting aluminium with sulphuric acid, providing a reason for each precaution.[4 marks]
- 6(d)Explain why the contractor advised painting the iron windows as soon as possible.[4 marks]
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