Inorganic Tests Flashcards
1
Q
Why do we add nitric acid to a solution before we test for halides?
A
- to remove any other ions that could form a precipitate with silver nitrate i.e. carbonate ions
2
Q
How do we test for chloride ions?
A
- add HNO3
- add AgNO3
- white precipitate forms
3
Q
How do we test for bromide ions?
A
- add HNO3
- add AgNO3
- cream precipitate forms
4
Q
How do we test for iodide ions?
A
- add HNO3
- add AgNO3
- yellow precipitate forms
5
Q
Summarise AgCl’s solubility in ammonia
A
- soluble in dilute NH3
- soluble in conc. NH3
6
Q
Summarise AgBr’s solubility in ammonia
A
- insoluble in dilute NH3
- soluble in conc. NH3
7
Q
Summarise AgI’s solubility in ammonia
A
- insoluble in dilute NH3
- insoluble in conc. NH3
8
Q
Flame test result for lithium ions
A
- red
9
Q
Flame test result for sodium ions
A
- yellow/orange
10
Q
Flame test result for potassium ions
A
- lilac
11
Q
Flame test result for rubidium ions
A
- red/purple
12
Q
Flame test result for caesium ions
A
- blue
13
Q
Flame test result for calcium ions
A
- brick red
14
Q
Flame test result for strontium ions
A
- crimson
15
Q
Flame test result for barium ions
A
- apple green