C12. Chemical Analysis (Y11 - Spring 2) Flashcards
๐ (Identifying Gases)
What is the Test and Positive Observation for CO2 (g)
Test:
Bubble through limewater (Ca(OH)
Positive Observation:
Limewater turns milky (cloudy white)
๐ (Identifying Gases)
What is the Test and Positive Observation for H2 (g)
Test:
Lighted Splint
Positive Observation:
A lighted splint โpopsโ
๐ (Identifying Gases)
What is the Test and Positive Observation for Cl2 (g)
Test:
Damp Indicator Paper
Positive Observation:
Damp blue paper turns white (as it gets bleached
๐ (Identifying Gases)
What is the Test and Positive Observation for O2 (g)
Test:
Glowing Splint
Positive Observation:
A glowing splint relights
๐ (Identifying Negative Ions)
What is the Test and Positive Observation for Carbonate (CO3^-2)
Test:
React with dilute acid to produce carbon dioxide gas which will be put in limewater.
Positive Observation:
Limewater turns milky
๐ (Identifying Negative Ions)
What is the Test and Positive Observation for a Halide
- Chloride, Cl^-
- Bromide, Br^-
- Iodide, I^-
Test:
React the halides with a silver nitrate solution
Positive Observation:
React with silver nitrate solution to produce a precipitate.
๐ (Identifying Negative Ions)
What is the Test and Positive Observation for Sulphate (SO4^2-)
Test:
Add barium chloride to the sulphate ions
Positive Observation:
Forms a white precipitate when barium chloride is added
๐ What is the Flame Test for Identifying Positive Ions
Clean a nichrome wire by dipping in a concentrated HCl and holding in a roaring Bunsen Burner
Dip the clean wire into the concentrated HCl (aq) and into the sample. Hold in the roaring blue flame and observe the colour
๐ What is the Sodium Hydroxide Test for Identifying Positive Ions
Add NaOH (aq) dropwide to 1cm^3 of the aqueous ion in excess.
๐ (Identifying Positive Ions)
What is the Test and Positive Observation for Lithium, Li^+
Test:
Flame Test - Hold in the roaring blue flame and observe the colour
(See full flame test)
Positive Observation:
Red Flame
๐ (Identifying Positive Ions)
What is the Test and Positive Observation for Sodium, Na^+
Test:
Flame Test - Hold in the roaring blue flame and observe the colour
(See full flame test)
Positive Observation:
Yellow Flame
๐ (Identifying Positive Ions)
What is the Test and Positive Observation for Potassium, K^+
Test:
Flame Test - Hold in the roaring blue flame and observe the colour
(See full flame test)
Positive Observation:
Blue Flame
๐ (Identifying Positive Ions)
What is the Test and Positive Observation for Calcium, Ca^2+
Test:
Flame Test - Hold in the roaring blue flame and observe the colour
(See full flame test)
Positive Observation:
Orange Flame
๐ (Identifying Positive Ions)
What is the Test and Positive Observation for Copper, Cu^2+
Test:
Flame Test - Hold in the roaring blue flame and observe the colour
(See full flame test)
Positive Observation:
Light Blue Flame
๐ (Identifying Positive Ions)
What is the Test and Positive Observation for Calcium, Ca^2+
Test:
Sodium Hydroxide Test - Add NaOH (aq) dropwide to 1cm^3 of aqueous solution
(See full NaOH test)
Positive Observation:
White Precipitate
๐ (Identifying Positive Ions)
What is the Test and Positive Observation for Magnesium, Mg^2+
Test:
Sodium Hydroxide Test - Add NaOH (aq) dropwide to 1cm^3 of aqueous solution
(See full NaOH test)
Positive Observation:
White Precipitate
๐ (Identifying Positive Ions)
What is the Test and Positive Observation for Aluminium, Al^3+
Test:
Sodium Hydroxide Test - Add NaOH (aq) dropwide to 1cm^3 of aqueous solution
(See full NaOH test)
Positive Observation:
Silver Precipitate
๐ (Identifying Positive Ions)
What is the Test and Positive Observation for Iron (II), Fe^2+
Test:
Sodium Hydroxide Test - Add NaOH (aq) dropwide to 1cm^3 of aqueous solution
(See full NaOH test)
Positive Observation:
Green Precipitate
๐ (Identifying Positive Ions)
What is the Test and Positive Observation for Iron (III), Fe^3+
Test:
Sodium Hydroxide Test - Add NaOH (aq) dropwide to 1cm^3 of aqueous solution
(See full NaOH test)
Positive Observation:
Orange Precipitate
๐ (Identifying Positive Ions)
What is the Test and Positive Observation for Copper (II), Cu^2+
Test:
Sodium Hydroxide Test - Add NaOH (aq) dropwide to 1cm^3 of aqueous solution
(See full NaOH test)
Positive Observation:
Blue Precipitate
๐ Advantages of using Chemical Tests for Identifying Substances
- Itโs cheaper
- No training needed
- It is quicker
๐ Disdvantages of using Chemical Tests for Identifying Substances
- Difficult to detect in small amounts/Not very sensitive
- Destructive
- Not quantitative
- Limited to certain substance
๐ Advantages of using Modern Instrumental Methods for identifying substances
- Accurate and sensitive (can detect small amounts)
- Small amounts can be used
- Itโs quantitative
๐ Disadvantages of using Modern Instrumental Methods for identifying substances
- Equipment is very expensive
- Extensive training needed
- You need something to compare the data to
๐ What are Instrumental Analytical techniques used for nowadays
Instrumental analytical techniques are now used in forensic science to investigate crime scenes. They are also used by environmental agencies to monitor pollution, in the steel and water industries and in medicine to monitor the condition of hip and knee joints.