Making soluble salts (except sodium, potassium and ammonium salts)
1 mark · EasyWrite a balanced chemical equation for the reaction between magnesium and dilute sulfuric acid to form magnesium sulfate.
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\ce{Mg(s) + H2SO4(aq) -> MgSO4(aq) + H2(g)}
Also accept: \ce{Mg + H2SO4 -> MgSO4 + H2}
Common mistakes: Incorrect formula for magnesium sulfate or products.; Leaving the equation unbalanced.
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A1 · 1 mark · Balanced equation with correct formulas and states.
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