qualitative analysis Flashcards
1
Q
describe the test for ammonium compounds
A
- add NaOH
- gently heat
- place damp red litmus at top of tube (NH3 turns litmus blue)
2
Q
describe the test for hydroxides
A
turns red litmus blue
3
Q
describe the test for carbonates
A
turns limewater cloudy when bubbled through HCl
4
Q
describe the test for sulfates
A
- add HCl to remove carbonates
- add BaCl2
- white ppt forms
5
Q
what is the order for qual analysis?
A
carbonate
sulfate
halide
6
Q
why is there a specific order for qual analysis?
A
prevents false positives
7
Q
iodine in water
A
brown
8
Q
iodine in cyclohexane
A
purple
9
Q
iodine vapour
A
colour
10
Q
bromine in water
A
orange
11
Q
bromine vapour
A
orange/brown
12
Q
chlorine gas
A
pale green
13
Q
silver iodide
A
yellow
14
Q
silver chloride
A
white
15
Q
silver bromide
A
cream