Question

Aqueous sodium hydroxide forms a light blue precipitate. What is the formula of the blue precipitate?

Answer 1

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)