Negative Ions

Question 1

Chloride (Cl-)

Answer 1

White precipitate of silver chloride

Question 2

Bromide (Br-)

Answer 2

Gives a cream precipitate of silver bromide

Question 3

Iodide (I-)

Answer 3

Gives a yellow precipitate of silver iodide

Question 4

Sulfate ions

Answer 4

Add HCl and Barium chloride solution

Question 5

Results of sulfate test

Answer 5

Should give a white precipitate of barium sulfate

Question 6

Test for chloride bromide iodide ions

Answer 6

Add dilute nitric acid followed by silver nitrate solution