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cdf-rom asked in Science & MathematicsEarth Sciences & Geology · 8 years ago

Which of these acetates will be attracted to a magnet? I don't have actual samples.?

Iron II acetate, light green

Iron III acetate, brown-red

Nickel acetate, green

Cobalt acetate, red/violet

I know that all the metals are theoretically magnetic. But given that they have all been reacted with acetic acid, how will this affect the magnetic properties? I want to be able to distinguish them from other powders with similar colors.

Any other suggestions for simple tests? Please don't suggest a spectroscope.

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  • Anonymous
    8 years ago
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    the iron compound will probably be magnetic. atoms are atoms

    but molecules change things sometimes

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