Analysis Flashcards
What metal ions are present when the flame turns crimson red?
Lithium
What metal ions are present when the flame turns yellow?
Sodium
What metal ions are present when the flame turns lilac?
Potassium
What metal ions are present when the flame turns brick red?
Calcium
What is the test for hydrogen?
Gives a squeaky pop with a lighted spill
What is the test for oxygen?
Relights a glowing splint
What is the test for carbon dioxide?
Turns limewater cloudy
What is the test for chlorine?
Bleaches damp litmus paper
What is the test for ammonia?
Turns damp red litmus paper blue
What is the test when using sodium hydroxide?
Add a few drops of sodium hydroxide to the solution being tested
What is the colour of the precipitate when copper ions are present?
Blue
What is the colour of the precipitate when iron (II) ions are present?
Green
What is the colour of the precipitate when iron (III) ions are present?
Rust
What is the test for identifying sulphate ions?
Add a few drops of hydrochloric acid followed by barium chloride solution
How do you test for ammonium ions?
Add aqueous sodium hydroxide to the sample and gently warm the mixture. A pungent-smelling gas is produced if ammonium ions are present. The gas produced turns damp red litmus paper blue. This gas is ammonium, NH3.