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The following is a list of methods for the preparation of salts:

A — direct combination of two elements

B — reaction of a dilute acid with a metal

C — reaction of a dilute acid with an insoluble base

D — titration of a dilute acid with a solution of soluble base.

E — reaction of two solutions of salts to form a precipitate.

Choose from the list A to E, the best method of preparing the following salts by giving a suitable equation in each case:

  1. Copper (II) Sulphate
  2. Calcium Carbonate
  3. Zinc sulphate

Acids Bases Salts

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(a) C — reaction of a dilute acid with an insoluble base
Cu(OH)2 + H2SO4 (dil.) ⟶ CuSO4 + 2H2O

(b) E — reaction of two solutions of salts to form a precipitate
CaCl2 + Na2CO3 ⟶ CaCO3 ↓ + 2NaCl

(c) B — reaction of a dilute acid with a metal
Zn + H2SO4 (dil.) ⟶ ZnSO4 + H2

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