Consider a pale blue solution of CuSO4.   Include phases in the balanced chemical equations. When a strong base is added to the pale blue solution of CuSO4, a precipitate forms and the solution above the precipitate is colorless The net ionic equation that describes this irreversbile reaction: Cu2+(aq)+2OH−(aq)Cu(OH)2​(s)   Ammonia is then added to the above heterogenous mixture. The precipitate dissolves, and then the entire solution turns a deep navy blue. However adding OH- to the deep navy blue solution results in the precipiate reforming. What is the net ionic equation that describes this reversible event?

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Consider a pale blue solution of CuSO4.
 
Include phases in the balanced chemical equations.
When a strong base is added to the pale blue solution of CuSO4, a precipitate forms and the solution above the precipitate is colorless

The net ionic equation that describes this irreversbile reaction:
Cu2+(aq)+2OH−(aq)Cu(OH)2​(s)

 
Ammonia is then added to the above heterogenous mixture. The precipitate dissolves, and then the entire solution turns a deep navy blue. However adding OH- to the deep navy blue solution results in the precipiate reforming.

What is the net ionic equation that describes this reversible event? 

 


 
 
 
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