Describe a method that can be used to separate each of the following mixtures of metal ions.
A. Ag+, Pb2+
B. Mn2+, Fe3+
C. Ni2+, Al3+
D. Cu2+, Ni2+
A. Ag+, Pb2+
basic media --> OH- excess will precipitate Pb(OH)2 and leave Ag+ in solution
For Ag+, add S-2 ions to form Ag2S
B. Mn2+, Fe3+
Add NaSCN , so SCN- anf Fe+3 preciptates
Mn+2 remains in solution
preicpitate in basic media to form Mn(OH)2
C. Ni2+, Al3+
add Na2CO3, this precipitates NiCO3
for Al3+, add OH- to form Al(OH)3
D. Cu2+, Ni2+
add H2S in acidic media!, so CuS precipitates, Ni+2 remains in solution
in basic media, add (NH4)2S so Ni(OH)2 forms
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