If a 0.100 M solution of NaOH is added to a solution containing 0.200 M Ni2+, 0.200 M Ce3+, and 0.200 M Cu2+, which metal hydroxide will precipitate first? Ni(OH)2, Ksp = 6.0 x 10–16 Cu(OH)2, Ksp = 4.8 x 10–20 Ce(OH)3, Ksp = 6.0 x 10–22 A) All metal hydroxides precipitate at the same time. B) Ce(OH)3 C) Ni(OH)2 D) Cu(OH)2

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If a 0.100 M solution of NaOH is added to a solution containing 0.200 M Ni2+, 0.200 M Ce3+, and 0.200 M Cu2+, which metal hydroxide will precipitate first?

  • Ni(OH)2, Ksp = 6.0 x 10–16
  • Cu(OH)2, Ksp = 4.8 x 10–20
  • Ce(OH)3, Ksp = 6.0 x 10–22

A) All metal hydroxides precipitate at the same time.
B) Ce(OH)3
C) Ni(OH)2
D) Cu(OH)2
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