Long answer·Hard exam skill (4/5)·No calculator
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1/5 - Foundational
Warm-up setup; checks one basic idea.
2/5 - Routine exam skill
Normal syllabus skill; usually one main rule or interpretation.
3/5 - Standard multi-step
Exam-style problem with multiple steps or a common trap.
4/5 - Hard exam skill
High-end exam problem; combines methods carefully.
5/5 - Challenge
Stretch problem beyond normal exam pressure.
Question
The figure shows a reaction carried out in a sealed flask on a balance.
Total: 4 marks
(a) Which law is verified by the equal balance readings? (1 mark)
(b) Why is using a sealed flask important? (1 mark)
(c) If a gas escaped in an open flask, how could the reading mislead a student? (2 marks)
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