The molar solubility of Cu(OH)2 in H2O is 1.8 x 10-7 while that of Pb(OH)2 is 6.7 x 10-6. If sodium hydroxide is added to the water samples, which will form precipitate faster? a. copper ion b. lead ion

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The molar solubility of Cu(OH)2 in H2O is 1.8 x 10-7 while that of Pb(OH)2 is 6.7 x 10-6. If sodium hydroxide is added to the water samples, which will form precipitate faster?

a. copper ion

b. lead ion

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