Transition Metal Colours Flashcards
1
Q
Cr3+ (aq)
A
Green solution
2
Q
Mn2+ (aq)
A
pale pink solution
3
Q
Fe2+ (aq)
A
Pale green solution
4
Q
Fe3+ (aq)
A
Yellow-Brown solution
5
Q
Co2+ (aq)
A
Pink solution
6
Q
Ni2+ (aq)
A
Green solution
7
Q
Cu2+ (aq)
A
Blue solution
8
Q
Cr3+ (aq) + NaOH (dropwise)
A
Green ppt
Cr(OH)3
9
Q
Mn2+ (aq) + NaOH
A
Pale brown ppt
Mn(OH)2
10
Q
Mn2+ (aq) + NaOH and left to stand
A
white ppt darkens due to oxidation
MnO2
11
Q
Cr3+ (aq) excess NaOH
A
Cr(OH)3 ppt dissolves to give clear green solution
[Cr(OH)6]3-
12
Q
Fe2+(aq) + NaOH
A
dark green ppt
Fe(OH)2
13
Q
Fe2+(aq) + NaOH and left to stand
A
ppt goes brown from oxidation
Fe(OH)3
14
Q
Fe3+ (aq) + NaOH
A
brown ppt
Fe(OH)3
15
Q
Co2+(aq) + NaOH
A
Blue ppt
Co(OH)2