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Date May 2023 Marks available [Maximum mark: 2] Reference code 23M.2.HL.TZ1.a
Level HL Paper 2 Time zone TZ1
Command term Explain Question number a Adapted from N/A
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23M.2.HL.TZ1.a

Explain why a colorimeter set at a wavelength of 500 nm is not suitable to investigate reactions of Zn2+ compounds. Use section 3 of the data booklet.

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Zn2+ does not form coloured compounds/ has a complete d subshell/orbital  ✓

500 nm/«the setting on the colorimeter» in visible region AND no absorbance will be seen  ✓

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