Science - Chemistry: Ion Tests Flashcards
1
Q
flame test
A
cation test
2
Q
flame test results
A
orange = sodium
pink/purple = potassium
red = strontium
yellow/light green = barium
dark green = copper
dark orange = calcium
3
Q
hydroxide test
A
cation test
4
Q
hydroxide test results
A
green solid = iron II
red solid = iron III
white jelly = zinc
5
Q
carbonate test
A
anion test
6
Q
carbonate test results
A
fizzing (gas produced) = carbonate present
7
Q
sulphate test
A
anion test
8
Q
sulphate test results
A
white ppt = sulphate present
9
Q
halide test
A
anion test
10
Q
halide test results
A
white ppt = chloride present
cream ppt = bromide present
yellow ppt = iodine present
