Sodium Hydroxide Test Flashcards
1
Q
What colour does fe3+ turn?
A
Orange ppt
2
Q
What colour does fe2+ turn?
A
Green ppt
3
Q
What colour does cu2+ turn?
A
Blue
4
Q
What is the sodium hydroxide test?
A
Mix sodium hydroxide with metal
The sodium hydroxide is more reactive so displaces the compound from the metal
The transition metal (hydroxide) is produced
It appears as a solid (ppt)