Anions

Question 1

Carbonate (CO3)2-

Answer 1

CO2 liberated with dilute acids (describe test)

Question 2

Chloride Cl-

Answer 2

Give white ppt with Ag+
Add AgNO3
Soluble in NH3 (aq)

Question 3

Br- bromide

Answer 3

Gives pale cream ppt with Ag+
Add AgNO3 (aq)
AgBr partially soluble in NH3

Question 4

Iodide I-

Answer 4

Add AgNO3
Yellow ppt of AgI formed
Insoluble in NH3(aq)

Question 5

Nitrate NO3-

Answer 5

NH3 liberated Upon heating with OH - and Al foil

Describe ammonia test

Question 6

Sulfate SO42-

Answer 6

Gives white ppt with Ba2+

Insoluble in excess dilute strong acids)

Question 7

Sulfite SO3-

Answer 7

SO2 liberated with dilute acids

Gives white ppt with Ba2+ which is soluble in excess dilute strong acids