How to seperate and precipitate cu^2+ ions from Ni^2+ ions in solution

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How to seperate and precipitate cu^2+ ions from Ni^2+ ions in solution

Solubility product:

  • Copper ion belongs to group 2 and Ni ion belongs to group 4.
  • The solubility product of both of the ions are different.
  • Copper ions are precipitated in acidic medium and Ni ions are precipitated in basic medium.

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{eq}Cu^{2+} {/eq} ion belongs to the second group and it can be precipitated by passing {eq}H_{2}S {/eq} gas in acidic medium.

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Study precipitate reactions. Determine precipitate solubility according to solubility rules. Learn to write ionic equations by following a molecular reaction.


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