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A solution contains 0.0500 M Co2+and 0.0500 M Ni2+. Is it possible to lower the concentration...

A solution contains 0.0500 M Co2+and 0.0500 M Ni2+. Is it possible to lower the concentration of Co2+by 99.9% without precipitating Ni2+by adding Na2CO3to the solution? Ksp,CoCO3= 1.0 x 10-10and Ksp,NiCO3=  1.3 x 10-7

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Answer: Yes, it is possible. (QNiCO3 < Ksp,NiCO3, no precipitation)

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