2.49: Describe a Test for the Presence of Water Using Anhydrous Copper (II) Sulfate

CHEMICAL TEST FOR WATER USING ANHYDROUS COPPER (II) SULFATE:

TEST FOR WATER

Diagram showing the Test for Water Using Anhydrous Copper (II) Sulfate

METHOD: Add liquid to Anhydrous Copper (II) Sulfate Colour change is observed and recorded

RESULT: If liquid is water, white powder will turn Blue as Hydrated Copper (II) Sulfate is formed, which is a blue crystal

EQUATION:   CuSO4 (s)      +         5H2O  (l)      →         CuSO4.5H2O (s)             White                                                                  Blue