colours and conditions Flashcards
1
Q
group 1 carbonate thermal decomposition
A
thermally stable so dont decompose
2
Q
group 1 nitrate thermal decomposition
A
2MNO3 -> 2MNO2 + O2
3
Q
group 2 carbonate thermal decomposition
A
MCO3 -> MO + CO2
4
Q
group 2 nitrate thermal decomposition
A
2M(NO3)2 -> 2MO + 4NO2 + O2
5
Q
NO2 observations
A
brown gas
toxic so must be done in fume cupboard
6
Q
Li flame colour
A
red
7
Q
Na flame colour
A
yellow
8
Q
K flame colour
A
lilac
9
Q
Rb flame colour
A
red/violet
10
Q
Cs flame colour
A
Blue/violet
11
Q
Be flame colour
A
no colour
12
Q
Mg flame colour
A
no colour
13
Q
Ca flame colour
A
brick red
14
Q
Sr flame colour
A
crimson
15
Q
Ba flame test
A
apple green