8.1 Crystals Flashcards
1
Q
Factors encourage the formation of Crystals:
- _____________ conc of salts such as Ca and Na
- ____ Temp which is due to precipitation of amorphous materials
- pH
A
Increased
Low
2
Q
Identification techniques:
pH - presumptive ID technique
Polarizing microscope and solubility characteristics – definitive ID
T or F
A
T
3
Q
What microscope? – for birefringent crystals
A
Polarizing microscope