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ZIMSEC A-Level Chemistry

6.4.1.8Copper

Copper in ZIMSEC A-Level Chemistry: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 6.4.1.8.1Describe the occurrence, production and purification of copper.
  2. 6.4.1.8.2Describe the relative stability of copper(I) and copper(II) ions and compounds, including the disproportionation and stabilisation of Cu⁺(aq).
  3. 6.4.1.8.3Describe the reaction of Cu²⁺(aq) with I⁻(aq).
  4. 6.4.1.8.4Explain the uses of copper and its compounds (brass, bronze, other alloys, the test for aldehydes).

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  • Copper and its compounds

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Copper: sample question

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Potassium iodide solution is added to aqueous copper(II) sulfate. What is seen?

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