HCl - Water

In this experiment we will study the effect of adding HCl to cobalt(II) chloride in water.

Dissolving cobalt(II) chloride in water makes the pink hydrage. The addition of HCl forms a blue chloride complex.

 

Co(H2O)62+

CoCl42-

Hydrate

Chloride Complex


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