Halide Ions Flashcards

1
Q

Names and ionic formulas of halide ions

A

Chloride Cl^-

Bromide Br^-

Iodide I^-

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2
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Test for halide ions

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Add silver nitrate and a few drops of dilute nitric acid

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3
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Why isn’t hydrochloric acid used?

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Because chloride ions are present in hydrochloric acid which means that the test would always be positive (which is invalid)

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4
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Results of the test for halide ions

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A precipitate forms:

Chloride White

Bromide Cream

Iodide Yellow

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