Negative Ion Tests

Question 1

To test for a sulfate you add what acid and what solution

Answer 1

HCl

And barium chloride solution

Question 2

When testing for sulfate what indicates that it is a sulphate

Answer 2

White precipitate

Question 3

When testing for halides you add what acid and what solution ?

Answer 3

HNO3

And silver nitrate solution

Question 4

When testing for a halide a white precipitate means

Answer 4

Chloride

Question 5

When testing for a halide a cream precipitate means

Answer 5

Bromide

Question 6

When testing for a halide a yellow precipitate means

Answer 6

Iodide

Question 7

To test for carbonates you add what

Then if it fizzes you

Answer 7

HCl

Test it with lime water