When CuSO4·5H2O (copper sulfate pentahydrate) and SrCl2·6H2O (strontium chloride hexahydrate) are mixed with water, they dissolve and dissociate into their respective ions. This results in the formation of a blue-green solution due to the presence of Cu2+ ions and a colorless solution due to Sr2+ ions.
The chemical equation for this reaction is CuSO4·5H2O + SrCl2·6H2O + H2O → Cu2+(aq) + SO4 2-(aq) + 5H2O + Sr2+(aq) + 2Cl-(aq) + 6H2O.
Water plays a crucial role in this reaction as it acts as a solvent, allowing the solid compounds (CuSO4·5H2O and SrCl2·6H2O) to dissolve and dissociate into their respective ions. This allows for the reaction to occur and for the resulting solutions to be formed.
CuSO4·5H2O and SrCl2·6H2O are both highly soluble in water, making them ideal for this reaction. Additionally, they provide different colored solutions, allowing for easy visual observation of the reaction taking place.
Yes, there are other products formed in this reaction besides the solutions. These include the ions Cu2+, SO4 2-, Sr2+, and Cl- which are present in the resulting solutions. Additionally, there may also be some heat released during the dissolution process, but this is not a significant product of the reaction.