A student investigated the reactions of copper carbonate and copper oxide with dilute hydrochloric acid. In both reactions one of the products is copper chloride. Describe how a sample of copper chloride crystals could be made from copper carbonate and dilute hydrochloric acid. – 6119

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A student investigated the reactions of copper carbonate and copper oxide with dilute hydrochloric acid. 

In both reactions one of the products is copper chloride. 

  1. Describe how a sample of copper chloride crystals could be made from copper carbonate and dilute hydrochloric acid.

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  1. Add excess copper carbonate to dilute the hydrochloric acid (or add until no more reacts)

    Filter the mixture to remove the excess copper carbonate

    Heat the filtrate to evaporate some water or heat until crystals start to form

    Leave the solution to cool so crystals form

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