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what will be the observations for the reaction: CuSO4(aq) + NaOH(aq) its a two mark question so two observations at least.

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The reaction would be:

CuSO4(aq) + NaOH(aq) = Cu(OH)2 (s) + Na2SO4(aq)

AS we can see from the equation a solid is formed therefore a precipitate is formed which is the copper (II) hydroxide which has a blue to purple appearance. This can be observed since copper (II) hydroxide has a low solubility in aqueous solution.
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