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Question
Distinguish by heating the following in dry test tubs.
Zinc nitrate and copper nitrate.
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Solution
| Zinc nitrate | Copper nitrate | |
| Residue left | Zinc oxide(ZnO) | Copper oxide(CuO) |
| Colour of residue | Yellow when hot and White when cold | Black Solid |
| Gas produced | The gas produced is Nitrogen dioxide and oxygen(NO2 + O2) | The gas produced is Nitrogen dioxide and oxygen(NO2 + O2) |
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