Cobalt ions form complex ions with water and chloride as shown in the reaction. The left side of the reaction is pink, and the right side of the reaction is blue.
Co(H2O)62+ + 4Cl−+heat ⇌ CoCl42−+6H2O
Which statement about the system at equilibrium is correct?
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Responses
Heating a blue solution will turn it purple.
Heating a blue solution will turn it purple.
Cooling a purple solution will turn it pink.
Cooling a purple solution will turn it pink.
Adding water to a purple solution will turn it blue.
Adding water to a purple solution will turn it blue.
Adding hydrogen chloride (HCl) to a blue solution will turn it purple.
1 answer
Adding hydrogen chloride (HCl) to a blue solution will turn it purple.