Anion Tests Flashcards
1
Q
Carbonates (CO3-2)
A
Add dilute hydrochloric acid. Bubble gas through limewater.
Turns limewater cloudy.
Product = CO2 (CaCO3 with limewater)
2
Q
Sulfates (SO4-2)
A
Add dilute hydrochloric acid then add barium chloride solution.
White precipitate.
Product = BaSO4
3
Q
Chlorides (Cl-)
A
Add dilute nitric acid followed by silver nitrate solution.
White Precipitate.
Product = AgCl
4
Q
Bromides (Br-)
A
Add dilute nitric acid followed by silver nitrate solution.
Cream Precipitate.
Product = AgBr
5
Q
Iodides (I-)
A
Add dilute nitric acid followed by silver nitrate solution.
Yellow Precipitate.
Product = AgI
