Cations Flashcards
How do you test for cations?
Using either NaOH of NH3 in solution
Al 3+ added to NaOH =?
White ppt.
Soluble in excess > colorless
Zn 2+ added to NaOH =?
White ppt.
Soluble in excess > colorless
Ca 2+ added to NaOH =?
White ppt.
Insoluble in excess
Cr 3+ added to NaOH =?
Green ppt.
Soluble in excess
Cu 2+ added to NaOH =?
Light blue ppt,
soluble in excess, dark blue
Fe 2+ added to NaOH =?
Green ppt,
Insoluble in excess > Red (5m)
Fe 3+ added to NaOH =?
Red ppt,
Insoluble in excess
NH4 + added to NaOH =?
Ammonia gas is produced
Al 3+ added to NH3 =?
White ppt
Insoluble in excess
Zn 2+ added to NH3 =?
White ppt,
soluble in excess > colorless
Ca 2+ added to NH3 =?
No ppt,
if so insoluble in excess
Cr 2+ added to NH3 =?
Grey-green ppt,
insoluble in excess
Cu 2+ added to NH3 =?
Light blue ppt,
soluble in excess > dark blue
Fe 2+ added to NH3 =?
Green ppt,
insoluble in excess > red