Describe the action of aqueous ammonia on solution of metallic salts.

Describe the action of aqueous ammonia on solution of metallic salts.

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(i). Procedure:
- To about 2cm3 of solutions containing ions of calcium, magnesium, aluminium, zinc, iron, lead, copper etc in separate test tubes; aqueous ammonia is added dropwise till in excess.

(ii). Observations:
The various metal ions reacted as summarized in the table below.



(iii). Explanations:
- Most metal ions in solution react with ammonia solution to form insoluble metal hydroxides.
- In excess ammonia, some of the so formed hydroxides dissolve forming complex ions.

(iv). Equations:



Note:
Zn²⁺_(aq) and Cu²⁺_(aq) dissolve in excess ammonia solution forming complex ions.

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