COLOURS OF INORGANIC IONS & COMPLEXES Flashcards
What is the colour of [Cu(H2O)6]2+
pale blue solution
What is the colour of Cu(OH)2 (s)?
pale blue precipitate
How is Cu(OH)2 (s) formed?
Add NH3 dropwise to Cu2+(aq)
What is the colour of [Cu(NH3)4(H2O)2]2+?
dark blue solution
How is [Cu(NH3)4(H2O)2]2+ formed?
Add excess NH3 to Cu2+(aq)
What is the colour of CuCl42-?
yellow solution
How is CuCl42- formed?
Add excess HCl to Cu2+(aq)
What is the colour of Cu+?
red
How is Cu+ formed?
Reduction of Cu2+ with I-
(Cu2+ + 3I- ⟶ CuI(s) + I2 (aq), forms white precipitate CuI and brown I2)
What colour is Cu2+/Cu?
pale blue
What colour is [CoCl4]2-?
blue solution
How is [CoCl4]2- formed?
Add excess HCl to CoCl2•6H2O
What colour is [Cr(H2O)6]3+?
pale purple solution
What colour is Cr(OH)3 (s)?
dark green precipitate
How is Cr(OH)3 (s) formed?
Add NH3 dropwise to Cr3+(aq)