The equilibrium between two coloured cobalt species

Two coloured cobalt solutions - one pink, one blue

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In this demonstration the equilibrium between two different coloured cobalt species is disturbed. Le Chatelier’s principle is used to predict a colour change.

This equilibrium can be disturbed by changing the chloride ion concentration or by changing the temperature. 

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