Test For Ions Flashcards
1
Q
Carbonates
A
- dilute hydrochloric acid detects carbonates as they will fizz to give of carbon dioxide
- limewater turns cloudy when bubbled through carbon dioxide
2
Q
Sulfates
A
- add dilute hydrochloric acid followed by bairam chloride
- white ppt forms
3
Q
Ammonium
A
-damp piece of red litmus paper if present in water it’ll turn it blue