identifying non metal ions

Question 1

how to test for carbonate ion

Answer 1

1. add dilute acid to sample
2. acid will react with carbonate to form CO2
3. bubble through lime water

Question 2

identifying Hallie ion

Answer 2

1. add dilute nitric acid
2. add silver nitrate solution
3. precipitate of silver nitrate will be produced

Question 3

what colour precipitate will chlorine ions make

Answer 3

white

Question 4

what colour precipitate will bromide ions make

Answer 4

cream

Question 5

what colour precipitate will iodide ions make

Answer 5

yellow

Question 6

how to test for sulfate ions

Answer 6

1. add dilute hydrochloric acid to sample
2. add barium chloride solution
3. if present we will see white precipitate