copper (ll) sulfate is a hydrated crystal with the formula CuSO4. 5H2O and a deep blue color . when it is heated the crystals crumble and turn white .
a ,propose an explanation for this change of color
b, what would you do to restore the blue color .
2006-11-15 12:31:04 · 2 answers · asked by henry f 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
it changes its color coz its no longer hydrated ie loses its water therefore color changes and also due to the change in oxidation state of cu there is a color change.
to get back the color leave it in an open environment (on a table) and as the copper sulphate absorbs the moisture it will get back its blue color
2006-11-15 12:41:18 · answer #1 · answered by rohit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a) when it is heated up, it becomes dehydrated as it loses the water.
b) to restore color, add water back
2006-11-15 21:28:10 · answer #2 · answered by scurvybc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋