Name 2 cations that do not form a precipitate with ammonium hydroxide but form a precipitate with sodium hydroxide.

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Ca²⁺ does not gives precipitate with ammonium hydroxide but it gives white precipitate with sodium hydroxide.
Similarly Ni²⁺ form a complex with ammonium hydroxide whereas Naoh give a green precipitate with the same.

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Name 2 cations that do not form a precipitate with ammonium hydroxide but form a precipitate with sodium hydroxide.

Dear Student Ca2+ does not gives precipitate with ammonium hydroxide but it gives white precipitate with sodium hydroxide. Similarly Ni2+ form a complex with ammonium hydroxide whereas Naoh give a green precipitate with the same. Regards

Dear Student

Ca²⁺ does not gives precipitate with ammonium hydroxide but it gives white precipitate with sodium hydroxide.
Similarly Ni²⁺ form a complex with ammonium hydroxide whereas Naoh give a green precipitate with the same.

Regards