Give the other name of copper sulfate.

The other common name of copper sulfate is Blue Vitriol. Chemically, copper sulfate is written as CuSO₄. It is a blue-colored crystalline solid widely used in laboratories and industries. The name “blue vitriol” comes from its bright blue color and glass-like crystal appearance.

Uses of Copper Sulfate (Blue Vitriol)

• As a fungicide in agriculture.
• As an algicide in ponds to control algae growth.
• In electroplating and dyeing industries.
• In laboratories for chemical tests like Benedict’s test.

Thus, Blue Vitriol (Copper Sulfate) is an important chemical with both educational and industrial importance.