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Question
A student was asked to perform an experiment in the laboratory based on the instructions given:
Observe the picture given below and state one observation for the experiment you would notice on mixing the given solution.
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Solution
Blue precipitate dissolves to form an inky blue/deep blue solution.
Explanation:
The light blue precipitate of copper(II) hydroxide (Cu(OH)2) dissolves in excess of ammonium hydroxide due to the formation of a deep blue complex, tetraamminecopper(II) ([Cu(NH3)4]2+), making it soluble.
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A student was asked to perform an experiment in the laboratory based on the instructions given:
Observe the picture given below and state one observation for the experiment you would notice on mixing the given solution.
