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Possible cation/s present (can be one or more): Cu2+, Ca2+, Fe3+, NH4+, Zn2+ Provide a flowchart (containing added reagents + possible ions) and/or a brief explanation.

Possible cation/s present (can be one or more): Cu2+, Ca2+, Fe3+, NH4+, Zn2+ Provide a flowchart (containing added reagents + possible ions) and/or a brief explanation.

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Given the reagents and given observations, deduce the possible anions and cations present in the unknown sample.

CATION ELIMINATION TEST OBSERVATIONS

Reagents Observations

NaOH

Light blue ppt

Excess NaOH

Partial dissolution of ppt

NH3

Light blue ppt

Excess NH3

  Deep blue complex

Possible cation/s present (can be one or more): Cu2+, Ca2+, Fe3+, NH4+, Zn2+

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