A solution consists of 0.050 M Mg2+ (aq) and Cu2+(aq). Which ion precipitates first as OH-(aq) is added? What concentration of OH-(aq) is necessary to begin the precipitation of each cation? [Ksp = 1.8 * 10-11 for Mg(OH)2, and Ksp = 4.8 * 10-20 for Cu(OH)2.]

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A solution consists of 0.050 M Mg2+ (aq) and Cu2+(aq). Which ion precipitates first as OH-(aq) is added? What concentration of OH-(aq) is necessary to begin the precipitation of each cation? [Ksp = 1.8 * 10-11 for Mg(OH)2, and Ksp = 4.8 * 10-20 for Cu(OH)2.]

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