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Qualitative analysis: OCR A‑Level Chemistry A questions

Every OCR A-Level Chemistry A exam question on 5.3.2 Qualitative analysis, 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q13

    June 2024 · Paper 1

    1 mark5.3.2 Qualitative analysis
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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 13: A student analyses a solution of a salt. The results are shown below. Test Observation Reaction with NaOH(aq) Green precipitate Reaction with Ba(NO3)2(aq) White

  2. Q4(c)(ii)

    June 2023 · Paper 3

    3 marks5.3.2 Qualitative analysis
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    June 2023 Paper 3, question 4(c)(ii): The student adds NaOH(aq) to the aqueous solution of Tutton’s salt and warms the mixture. A precipitate and a gas are formed. Write the formulae of the precipit

  3. Q15

    November 2021 · Paper 1

    1 mark5.3.2 Qualitative analysis
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    November 2021 Paper 1, question 15: NH4Fe(SO4)2•12H2O is a hydrated ‘double salt’. A student analyses this double salt using test tube tests. Which row(s) gives/give correct result(s) for the stat

  4. Q8

    June 2017 · Paper 1

    1 mark5.3.2 Qualitative analysis
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    June 2017 Paper 1, question 8: Four pairs of solutions are mixed. Which pair of solutions forms a white precipitate? A NH4Cl (aq) and NaOH(aq) B KBr(aq) and AgNO3(aq) C FeCl 3(aq) and NH3(aq)
All 4 questions on Qualitative analysis, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 1, Q13 (1 mark): A student analyses a solution of a salt. The results are shown below. Test Observation Reaction with NaOH(aq) Green precipitate Reaction with Ba(NO3)2(aq) White
  2. June 2023, Paper 3, Q4(c)(ii) (3 marks): The student adds NaOH(aq) to the aqueous solution of Tutton’s salt and warms the mixture. A precipitate and a gas are formed. Write the formulae of the precipit
  3. November 2021, Paper 1, Q15 (1 mark): NH4Fe(SO4)2•12H2O is a hydrated ‘double salt’. A student analyses this double salt using test tube tests. Which row(s) gives/give correct result(s) for the stat
  4. June 2017, Paper 1, Q8 (1 mark): Four pairs of solutions are mixed. Which pair of solutions forms a white precipitate? A NH4Cl (aq) and NaOH(aq) B KBr(aq) and AgNO3(aq) C FeCl 3(aq) and NH3(aq)

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