Ion Tests Flashcards
1
Q
How to test for sodium carbonate
A
Flame test - Yellow flame
Add NaOH - No ppt (Due to it being a group 1 ion)
Add Nitric acid - Fizzes (CO2 Produced)
2
Q
How to test for Iron (III) Sulfate
A
Add NaOH —> Brown ppt formed
Add HNO3 —> No fizz
Add BaCl2 —> White ppt formed
3
Q
How to test for ammonium bromide
A
Add NaOH + Heat
Hold damp red litmus paper over tube mouth to test gas for ammonia. Litmus paper turns blue
Add HNO3 —> No fizz
Add BaCl2 —> No ppt
Add AgNO3 —> Cream ppt
