PIRA Class: 4D50.60

Purpose: 

Copper sulfate is used as a drying agent in the anhydrous form, as an additive for fertilizers and foods, and several industrial applications such as textiles, leather, wood, batteries, ink, petroleum, paint, and metal, among others.

Description:
A graduate 1/3 full of a saturated solution of copper sulfate and topped with water will show diffusion over time.

Equipment:

Two beakers, hot and cold Water, food coloring, kettle to heat water, copper sulfate

Web Simulation:

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Location:
Shelf 262 (beaker), 255 (kettle), chemical cabinet (food coloring)