Test for Anions Flashcards
1
Q
Test for carbonates
A
Add acid, test for CO2 (with limewater)
bubbling present, CO2 produced
limewater will turn milky
2
Q
Test for chloride (in solution)
A
acidified nitric acid + aq silver nitrate
white precipitate formed
3
Q
Test for bromide (in solution)
A
acidified nitric acid + aq silver nitrate
cream precipitate formed
4
Q
Test for iodide (in solution)
A
acidified nitric acid + aq silver nitrate
yellow precipitate formed
5
Q
Test for nitrate (in solution)
A
Add aq NaOH, then Al foil, then warm carefully
Ammonia is produced
6
Q
Test for sulfate (in solution)
A
acidified nitric acid + barium nitrate
white ppt
7
Q
Test for sulfite (So3 2-)
A
add small volume of acidified potassium manganate
purple to colorless