Inorganic Analysis Cation Tests Flashcards
1
Q
lithium flame
A
red
2
Q
sodium flame
A
yellow
3
Q
potassium flame
A
lilac
4
Q
calcium flame
A
brick red
5
Q
barium flame
A
apple-green
6
Q
copper (II) flame
A
blue-green
7
Q
strontium flame (dont need to know)
A
scarlet red
8
Q
calcium precipitate
A
white
9
Q
magnesium precipitate
A
white
10
Q
iron(II) precipitate
A
dark green
if left outside in the air, will turn brown over time due to oxidation
11
Q
iron(III) precipitate
A
rusty brown
it is rust
12
Q
copper(II) precipitate
A
blue
