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when aqueous ammonia is added to copper sulphate drop by drop and shaken

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When aqueous ammonia is added to copper sulphate a deep blue solution is formed. Adding extra ammonia causes the precipate to dissolve. The Copper then combines with the ammonia to form Tetraamminediaquacopper, which is deep blue in color.