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ZIMSEC O-Level Chemistry

Preparation of salts

Preparation of salts in ZIMSEC O-Level Chemistry: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Form 3 (competency matrix 8.6.2): neutralisation, displacement and precipitation.

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 7.1.7.3Describe methods of preparing salts by neutralisation, displacement and precipitation, for example by reacting acids with alkalis, metal oxides, carbonates and metals.

Lessons

  • Preparing soluble salts

    30 min

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  • Solubility rules and preparing insoluble salts

    25 min

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Sample question

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Preparation of salts: sample question

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True or false: all nitrates are soluble in water.

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