How is water detected by using copper sulphate

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Arthur Cole

Chemistry

24 June, 11:16

How is water detected by using copper sulphate

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Bozley · Answer 1

When water is present in a sample of copper (II) sulfate it turns blue.

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When water is present in a sample of copper (II) sulfate it turns blue.

Golden · Answer 2

Copper (II) sulfate test for water

Pure copper (II) sulfate is white. It is also known as anhydrous copper (II) sulfate because it has no water in it. When water is present in a sample of copper (II) sulfate it turns blue ... This colour change can be used to detect the presence of water (or water vapour).