DifferenceModerate1 mark
5(ii)
Differentiate between the following pairs based on the criteria given:
Sulphuric acid and Nitric acid (using barium chloride solution)
Topic: Nitric acid: preparation and properties
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Answer
Exam answer
Sulphuric acid gives a white BaSO₄ precipitate with BaCl₂; nitric acid gives no precipitate.
Comparison
| Sulphuric acid | Nitric acid |
|---|---|
| Gives white BaSO₄ precipitate with BaCl₂. | No precipitate with BaCl₂. |
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