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Question
Name a solution that will separate the component of the following mixture: CuO from ZnO
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Solution
CuO from ZnO:
Sodium hydroxide solution can separate CuO from ZnO as CuO precipitates remains insoluble in excess of NaOH solution while ZnO precipitates are soluble in excess of NaOH solution .
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