Question
Three test tubes contain calcium nitrate solution, zinc nitrate solution and lead nitrate solution.Describe the effect of Adding ammonium hydroxide to each portion in turn till it is in excess.

Answer

Ammonium Hydroxide :
Small amountIn excess
Calcium nitrate No visible reactionNo change
Zinc nitrateWhite precipitateSoluble
Lead nitrateWhite precipitateSoluble

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