Qualitative Analysis Flashcards
Positive test for the addition of sodium hydroxide to a solution of calcium ions
White precipitate
Flame colour of sodium
Yellow
Flame colour of calcium
Brick red
Positive test for the addition of sodium hydroxide to a solution of iron (II) ions
Dark green precipitate
Flame colour of copper
Blue-green
Test and expected result for sulfate
Add hydrochloric acid and barium chloride. White precipitate of barium sulfate forms
Positive test for addition of dilute sodium hydroxide to a solution of aluminium ions
White precipitate that dissolves in excess sodium hydroxide
Test and expected result for bromide ions
Add nitric acid and silver nitrate. Cream precipitate
Test and expected result for iodide ions
Add nitric acid and silver nitrate. Yellow precipitate.
Positive test for the addition of sodium hydroxide to a solution of copper ions
Light blue precipitate
Test and expected result for carbonate.
Add hydrochloric acid, bubble gas through limewater. Positive results fizzing and limewater becoming cloudy.
Positive test for the addition of sodium hydroxide to a solution of iron (III) ions
Brown precipitate
Positive test for the addition of sodium hydroxide to a solution of ammonium ions
No precipitate. Heat gently and test gas with damp red litmus it will turn blue
Test and expected result for chloride ions
Add nitric acid and silver nitrate. White precipitate
Flame colour of potassium
Lilac