Copper Cycle Reactions

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To observe the change in properties of various synthesized copper compounds in order to identify the reactions and products being formed. Secondly, to become familiar with methods of separating compounds through decanting, heating with Bunsen burner and suction filtration system. In doing so, be able to recover copper metal and interpret the resulting percentage yield by applying the law of conservation of matter. Upon combining 20.0mL of NaOH to 10.0mL of Cu(NO3)2 and stirring the solution, there was a darkening of the initial blue color. Adding distilled water to the solution lowers the initial intensity of the blue color, bringing back to a lighter blue. Applying heat to this solution changes it’s color from blue to green to eventually turning black. After boiling, black precipitate can be identified, which is what gave the solution it’s black color. Once the precipitate begins to settle on the bottom of the beaker, the liquid solution can be observed as being clear. Some of the black precipitate becomes stuck to the side of the beaker as it’s being stirred and some of the liquid being vaporized. By decanting the solution, much of what is left in the beaker remains black precipitate; however, some clear liquid can also be seen. A slight loss of black precipitate was also observed from decanting. The precipitate completely dissolves with the addition of roughly 25 drops of HCL and there is a change of color to yellow-green. As the drops are being added, a distinct yellow color can be observed where the drops were landing in the solution. The solution then turned blue-green and very cloudy when about 50 drops of NH3 were added. A distinct dark blue color was evident where the drops were landing in the solution. Also, there was an emission of gas while the NH3 was being added. Another change of color and clarity is evident when 15.0mL of H2SO4 was added to the

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