4.2.4 - Other reactions with halides Flashcards
What precipitate is formed when chloride ions react with silver nitrate solution?
White
What precipitate is formed when bromide ions react with silver nitrate solution?
Cream
What precipitate is formed when iodide ions react with silver nitrate solution?
Yellow
Are Chloride ions soluble or insoluble in dilute aqueous ammonia?
Soluble
Are Bromide ions soluble or insoluble in dilute aqueous ammonia?
Insoluble
Are Iodide ions soluble or insoluble in dilute aqueous ammonia?
Insoluble
Are chloride ions soluble or insoluble in concentrated ammonia?
Soluble
Are bromide ions soluble or insoluble in concentrated ammonia?
Soluble
Are Iodide ions soluble or insoluble in concentrated ammonia?
Insoluble
Why do we add ammonia in this test?
To distinguish between similar colours
What will happen if the ions are soluble in ammonia when ammonia is added to distinguish the halide present?
The solution will turn colourless
What are the reagents for testing for halides?
Silver nitrate solution
Dilute nitric acid
Why is dilute nitric acid added before testing for halides?
To remove anions especially carbonates
Why can’t you add silver nitrate to test for fluoride ions?
Silver fluoride is soluble
What happens if a halide is soluble in ammonia?
The solution turns colourless.
From its original colour e.g white, cream and yellow