Question

The compound copper(II) bromide is a strong electrolyte. What is the reaction when solid copper(II) bromide is put into water?

Answer 1

`CuBr_2(s) rarr Cu^(2+)(aq) + 2Br^(-)(aq)`

Explanation:

Upon dissolution of anhydrous cupric bromide, the beautiful blue colour of `Cu^(2+)(aq)`, i.e. `[Cu(OH_2)_6]^(2+)`, would develop.