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Question 23

Crystals of nickel(II) sulfate, NiSO4\text{NiSO}_4NiSO4​, can be prepared by reacting solid nickel(II) carbonate, NiCO3\text{NiCO}_3NiCO3​, with dilute sulfuric acid.

a.

Write a chemical equation for this reaction.

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b.

A student is given a sample of nickel(II) carbonate containing small amounts of insoluble impurities. The steps below describe the method used to prepare some pure, dry crystals of nickel(II) sulfate from this sample:

  • Stage 1: Place 60 cm360\text{ cm}^360 cm3 of dilute sulfuric acid into a beaker and warm.
  • Stage 2: Add the impure nickel(II) carbonate a little at a time and stir, until it is in excess.
  • Stage 3: Filter the mixture.
  • Stage 4: Heat the filtrate until the crystallisation point is reached.
  • Stage 5: Allow the filtrate to cool.
  • Stage 6: Filter off the green crystals and dry them.

Why is the acid warmed in Stage 1?

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c.

How will the student know when the nickel(II) carbonate is in excess in Stage 2?

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d.

How will the student know when the crystallisation point is reached in Stage 4?

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e.

In which stage are the insoluble impurities removed?

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