Question
Download Solution PDFThe chemical name of Blue Vitriol is _______.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Copper Sulphate.
Key Points
- Blue Vitriol is another name for Copper Sulphate(CuSO 4 ).
- It is also known as cupric sulfate or bluestone.
- It is a blue crystalline solid that is commonly used in various industries.
- It is used as a fungicide, herbicide, and pesticide in agriculture.
- It is also used in electroplating, as a catalyst in chemical reactions, and the production of various chemical compounds.
Additional Information
- Zinc Sulphate (ZnSO 4 ) is a crystalline powder.
- It is commonly used as a dietary supplement and in the production of various chemical compounds.
- Sulphuric Acid(H 2 SO 4 ) is a highly corrosive and dangerous chemical.
- It is used in the production of various chemical compounds and as a cleaning agent.
- Sodium Hydroxide(NaOH) is a solid.
- It is commonly used in the production of various chemical compounds, such as soap and paper.
- It is commonly known as Caustic Soda.
Important Points Some Common Names of Chemical Compounds:
| Common Names | Chemical Compounds |
| Baking Soda |
Sodium Bicarbonate or Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate(NaHCO 3 ) |
|
Bleaching Powder |
Calcium Oxychloride (CaOCl 2 ) |
| Borax | Sodium Tetraborate Decahydrate or Sodium Borate (Na 2 [B 4 O 5 (OH) 4 ].8H 2 O) |
|
Dry Ice |
Solid Carbon Dioxide (CO 2 ) |
|
Green Vitriol |
Ferrous Sulphate Heptahydrate (FeSO 4 .7H 2 O) |
|
Gypsum |
Calcium Sulphate Dihydrate (CaSO 4 .2H 2 O) |
|
Laughing Gas |
Dinitrogen Monoxide or Nitrous Oxide (N 2 O) |
| Quick Lime or Burnt Lime |
Calcium Oxide (CaO) |
|
Milk of Magnesia |
Magnesium Hydroxide (Mg(OH) 2 ) |
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