Chemical Tests Flashcards
1
Q
Method for carrying out a Flame Test
A
- clean platinum wire by dipping in hydrochloric acid
- then put wire into metal salt
- place in flame
2
Q
Li+
A
Red
3
Q
Na+
A
Orange
4
Q
K+
A
Purple
5
Q
Ca2+
A
Brick Red
6
Q
Test for Ammonium ion , NH4+
A
- add SODIUM HYDROXIDE
- test gas produced, with DAMP RED litmus paper
- Litmus paper will turn BLUE
7
Q
Cu2+
A
Blue
8
Q
Fe2+
A
Green
9
Q
Fe3+
A
Rust Brown
10
Q
Cl-
A
White
11
Q
Br-
A
Cream
12
Q
I-
A
Yellow
13
Q
Ag+ (aq) + Cl- (aq) =
A
AgCl (s)
14
Q
Ag+ (aq) + Br- (aq) =
A
AgBr (s)
15
Q
Ag+ (aq) + I- (aq) =
A
Agl (s)
