write the process of formation of copper sulphate crystals?
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Core practical
Making copper sulfate crystals
There are a number of ways that you could make copper sulfate crystals in Chemistry. This is an outline of the required steps to undertake one of these methods.
Aims
To investigate the preparation of pure, dry hydrated copper sulfate crystals starting from copper oxide.
Method
Apparatus required for the core practical involving copper sulfate
Place some sulfuric acid in a conical flask and warm it in a water bath.
Add a spatula of copper oxide powder to the acid and stir with a glass rod.
Continue adding copper oxide powder until it is in excess.
Filter the mixture to remove the excess copper oxide.
Pour the filtrate (the copper sulfate solution) into an evaporating basin.
Heat the copper sulfate solution to evaporate half of the water.
Pour the solution into a watch glass and leave to allow all of the water to evaporate.
Results
Record the appearance of the copper sulfate crystals, including their colour and shape.
Analysis
Hydrated copper sulfate crystals should be blue and regularly shaped. Describe how your crystals compare to this description. Suggest an explanation for any differences.
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