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Needed compounds:
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magnesium sulfate : MgSO4 . 7H2O
sodium metaperiodate : NaIO4
Class:
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elem=Mg,I
precipitation
Summary:
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Magnesium periodate is soluble in water.
Description:
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Prepare a solution of sodium metaperiodate in a test tube. Prepare a solution
of magnesium sulfate in another test tube. Mix the two solutions: No visible
reaction occurs, no precipitate of magnesium periodate is formed.