In a mixture composed of Al3+, Fe3+, Ni2+, and Pb2+...which ion should be separated first?
Please explain why so I am able put the concept to use in other
questions.
Also, should there be more than one way to separate a mixture
composed of all 4 of these ions? and if so, why? what makes this
mixture special as to why they would ask that question?
Normally, we add HCl in excess so it is acidic
The chloride ions will make precipitate Pb
Pb+2 + 2Cl- --> PbCl2 (s)
There are plenty of ways, depending on the order, the reactants you have, and the time/steps required
It is "special" since you must follow the typical "Separation of Cations"
the order of groups:
Group 1 = (Ag+ , Pb2+, Hg2 2+)
Group 2 = (Hg2+, Bi3+ , Cu2+ , Cd2+)
Group 3 = (Co2+, Ni2+, Fe3+, Mn2+, Cr3+, Al3+, Zn2+)
You will have specific reaction sof Ni, Fe and Al
Group 4 = (Ca2+, Ba2+, Mg2+, K+ , Na+ , NH4 + )
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