Answer:
Cu2+(aq) + 2OH-(aq) => Cu(OH)2(s)
Explanation:
Use of aqueous sodium hydroxide is a precipitation reaction to test for anions or cations. Aqueous sodium hydroxide in a precipitate test forms a insoluble precipitates along with some colors characteristics.
Aqueous sodium hydroxide (NaOH) when mixed with copper(II) (Cu2+) forms a blue precipitate. The formula is as follows:
Cu2+(aq) + 2OH-(aq) => Cu(OH)2(s)
We are told that KOH is being used to completely neutral H₂SO₄ according to the following reaction:
KOH + H₂SO₄ → H₂O + KHSO₄
If KOH can completely neutralize H₂SO₄, then there must be an equal amount of moles of each as they are in a 1:1 ratio:
0.025 L x 0.150 mol/L = .00375 mol KOH
0.00375 mol KOH x 1 mole H₂SO₄/1 mole KOH = 0.00375 mol H₂SO₄
We are told we have 15 mL of H₂SO₄ initially, so now we can find the original concentration:
0.00375 mol / 0.015 L = 0.25 mol/L
The concentration of H₂SO₄ being neutralized is 0.25 M.
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