Chemical Analysis Flashcards
How would you identify copper II using NaOH?
Solution turns blue
How would you identify Iron II using NaOH?
Dark green precipitate
How would you identify Iron III using NaOH?
Brown precipitate
How would you identify ammonium ions using NaOH?
Add NaOH and heat mixture. Vapour given off will turn damp red litmus paper blue
What colour flame does calcium give?
Brick red
What colour flame does potassium give?
Lilac
What colour flame does sodium give?
Yellow/ orange
What colour flame does copper II give?
Blue/ green
How would you test for iodide ions?
Add acidified silver nitrate, yellow precipitate
How would you test for bromide ions?
Add acidified silver nitrate, cream precipitate
How would you test for chloride ions?
Add acidified silver nitrate, white precipitate
What is the test and positive result for alcohols?
Acidified potassium dichromate turns green from orange
How do you test for sulphate ions?
Add acidified barium chloride and it gives a white precipitate
What is the test for carboxylic acids?
Produces a fizz with sodium carbonate
What is the test for carbonates?
Fizz with the addition of acid