Chemistry 8.3.4

Question 1

What is the ‘Silver Nitrate Test’?

Answer 1

Acidify the Sample with Dilute Nitric Acid (HNO3), Followed by the Addition of Silver Nitrate Solution, AgNO3.

Question 2

Depending on the Halide Present in the Silver Nitrate Test, a Different Coloured ___ is Formed.

Answer 2

Precipitate.

Question 3

Which Colour Precipitate Means Which Halide is Present in the Silver Nitrate Test? (3)

Answer 3

-White Precipitate: Chloride.

-Cream Precipitate: Bromide.

-Yellow Precipitate: Iodide.