A solution is prepared by mixing 50.0 mL of 0.50 M Cu(NO3)2 with 50.0 mL of 0.50 M Co(NO3)2- Sodium hydroxide is slowly added to the mixture. Which precipitates first? [Kn(Cu(OH)2) = 2.2 x 10-20, Ksp(Co(OH)2) = 1.3 × 10-15]

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A solution is prepared by mixing 50.0 mL of 0.50 M Cu(NO3)2 with 50.0 mL of 0.50 M Co(NO3)2.
Sodium hydroxide is slowly added to the mixture. Which precipitates first?
[Ksp (Cu(OH)₂) = 2.2 x 10-20, Ksp(Co(OH)2) = 1.3 × 10-15]
Transcribed Image Text:A solution is prepared by mixing 50.0 mL of 0.50 M Cu(NO3)2 with 50.0 mL of 0.50 M Co(NO3)2. Sodium hydroxide is slowly added to the mixture. Which precipitates first? [Ksp (Cu(OH)₂) = 2.2 x 10-20, Ksp(Co(OH)2) = 1.3 × 10-15]
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