1. A few drops of ammonia solution are added separately to the following metal ion solutions.
K+(aq), Mg2+(aq), Fe2+(aq), Cu2+(aq)
a) Which metal ion(s) will form coloured precipitate(s)? Name and state the colour of the precipitate(s).
b) Which metal ion(s) will form white precipitate(s)? Write ionic equation(s) for the formation of the white precipitate(s).
c) What ion in ammonia solution is responsible for the formation of the white and coloured precipitates? Write an equation for the formation of this ion in ammonia solution.
d) Suggest a common use of ammonia in daily life.
2. You are given a bottle of sulphuric acid and a bottle of hydrochloric acid of the same concentration. Describe how you would identify them by
a) physical method, and
b) chemical method.