Copper(II) Sulfate and Sodium Hydroxide

CuSO4 + 2NaOH → Cu(OH)2 + Na2SO4

Tổng quan

Blue copper(II) sulfate solution reacts with sodium hydroxide to form a pale blue gelatinous precipitate of copper(II) hydroxide and sodium sulfate solution. This is a common qualitative test for copper(II) ions and is used in the Biuret test for proteins.

Người tham gia

Vai trò Chất Hệ số Trạng thái
Chất phản ứng Copper(II) Sulfate CuSO₄ 1 (aq)
Chất phản ứng Sodium Hydroxide NaOH 2 (aq)
Sản phẩm Sodium Sulfate Na₂SO₄ 1 (aq)

Ví dụ thực tế

The Biuret test for proteins uses copper sulfate and sodium hydroxide; the formation of a violet color (rather than pale blue precipitate) indicates protein presence.

Tầm quan trọng công nghiệp

Copper hydroxide is used as a fungicide in agriculture (Bordeaux mixture) and as a starting material for other copper compounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Copper(II) Sulfate and Sodium Hydroxide?
The balanced equation is: CuSO₄ + 2NaOH → Cu(OH)₂ + Na₂SO₄.
What type of reaction is Copper(II) Sulfate and Sodium Hydroxide?
Copper(II) Sulfate and Sodium Hydroxide is a double replacement reaction.
Is Copper(II) Sulfate and Sodium Hydroxide exothermic or endothermic?
Copper(II) Sulfate and Sodium Hydroxide is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -59.0 kJ/mol.