Negative Ion (Anion) Tests Flashcards
1
Q
Carbonate CO3 2-
A
Add dilute HCl (aq) -> fizzing
Limewater -> cloudy
(Only do part two if part one produces fizzing)
2
Q
Sulphate SO4 2-
A
Do carbonate test -> no fizzing
Add BaCl2 (a few drops) -> white ppt
3
Q
Halides
Cl-
Br-
I-
A
Add dilute HNO3 (aq)
Add AgNO3 (aq) (3 drops)
Cl- = white ppt Br- = cream ppt I- = yellow ppt