8.3 Tests For Ions Flashcards
1
Q
What is the carbonate test?
A
Add carbonate to acid and limewater should turn milky and gas co2 gas will produce
2
Q
What is the test for sulfates?
A
Add barium to sulphate
Should turn white
3
Q
What is the ammonium ion test?
A
Add sodium hydroxide should produce ammonia gas which turns litmus paper blue
4
Q
What is the test for halides?
A
Add nitric acid
Then add silver nitrate
Chlorine turns white
Bromine turns cream
Iodine turns yellow
Add dilute Ammonium- only Cl will dissolve
Then concentrated ammonium-only Cl and Br will dissolve