Chemical Tests Flashcards
What is the test for lithium?
Turns a flame red
What is the test for sodium?
Turns a flame orange
What is the test for potassium ions?
Turns a flame lilac
What is the test for calcium ions?
Brick red flame
What is the ammonium test?
- Add sodium hydroxide
- Heat
- Ammonia is given off
What is the test for copper ions?
Green-blue flame
What is the iron 2+ test?
Green precipitate when added to sodium hydroxide
What is the iron3+ test?
Brown precipitate when added to sodium hydroxide
What is the test for chloride ions?
White precipitate when added to silver nitrate
What is the test for bromine?
Cream precipitate when added to silver nitrate
What is the sulfate test?
- Add barium chloride
- White precipitate should form
- Add Hcl to remove any carbonate ions
What is the test for co3 ions?
Turns limewater cloudy
What is the test for hydrogen?
Squeaky pop
What is the test for oxygen?
Relights a glowing splint
What is the ammonia test?
Damp red litmus blue