Test For Ions Flashcards

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Carbonates

A
  • dilute hydrochloric acid detects carbonates as they will fizz to give of carbon dioxide
  • limewater turns cloudy when bubbled through carbon dioxide
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Sulfates

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  • add dilute hydrochloric acid followed by bairam chloride

- white ppt forms

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Ammonium

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-damp piece of red litmus paper if present in water it’ll turn it blue

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