Question

Describe the three steps involved in producing crystals of the salt copper sulfate.

Answer 1

Answer:

Add copper (II) oxide (insoluble base), a little at a time to the warm dilute sulfuric acid and stir until the copper (II) oxide is in excess (stops disappearing) Filter the mixture into an evaporating basin to remove the excess copper (II) oxide. Leave the filtrate in a warm place to dry and crystallize.