A solution contains 0.37 M Ni(NO3)2 and 0.37 M Cu(NO3)2. Can the metal ions be separated by slowly adding Na2CO3? Assume that for successful separation 99% of the metal ion must be precipitated before the other metal ion begins to precipitate, and assume no volume change on addition of Na2CO3.
What percentage of Cu2+ is present when NiCO3(s) begins to precipitate?