In an excess of NH3(aq), Cu 2+ ion forms a deep blue complex ion, Cu(NH3)42+, which has a formation constant Kf 5.6\times 1011. Calculate the concentration of Cu2+ in a solution prepared by adding 5.0\times 10-3mol of CuSO4 to 0.480 L of 0.35 MNH3. Express your answer using two significant figures.

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In an excess of NH3(aq), Cu
2+ ion forms a deep blue
complex ion, Cu(NH3)42+,
which has a formation constant
Kf 5.6\times 1011. Calculate
the concentration of Cu2+ in a
solution prepared by adding
5.0\times 10-3mol
of CuSO4 to 0.480 L of 0.35
MNH3.
Express your answer using two
significant figures.
Transcribed Image Text:In an excess of NH3(aq), Cu 2+ ion forms a deep blue complex ion, Cu(NH3)42+, which has a formation constant Kf 5.6\times 1011. Calculate the concentration of Cu2+ in a solution prepared by adding 5.0\times 10-3mol of CuSO4 to 0.480 L of 0.35 MNH3. Express your answer using two significant figures.
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