Chemical Tests Flashcards
1
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Anion
A
A negatively charged ion
2
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Cation
A
A positively charged ion
3
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Flame test
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A method of identifying a metal cation by the colour it produces in a non-luminous Bunsen flame
4
Q
Ion
A
An electronically charged atom or group of atoms
5
Q
Litmus
A
An acid alkali indicator that is red in acidic solutions and blue in alkaline solutions
6
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Precipitate
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An insoluble solid formed from a reaction taking place in an aqueous solution
7
Q
Silver nitrate test
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A method of identifying a halide ion by the colour of the precipitate it produces when reacted with silver nitrate solution
8
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Sodium hydroxide test
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A method of identifying a metal cation by the colour of the precipitative it produces when reacted with sodium hydroxide solution
