Test for Ions and Gases Flashcards
Na+ (Sodium ion)
Flame test - Orange flame
Li+ (Lithium ion)
Flame test - Red flame
K+ (Potassium ion)
Flame test - Lilac flame
Ca2+ (Calcium ion)
Flame Test - Orange red flame (brick red)
NH4+ ion (Ammonium ion)
Add NaOH (Sodium Hydroxide) and observe the NH3 (Ammonia) evolved
Cu2- (Copper (II) ion)
Add NaOH (sodium hydroxide) Blue precipitate of Cu(OH)2 (Copper (II) Hydroxide) Forms
Fe2+ (Iron (II) ion)
Add NaOH
Green precipitate of Fe(OH)2 (Iron (II) hydroxide) forms
Fe3+ (Iron (III) ion)
Add NaOH
Orange-Brown precipitate of Fe(OH)3 (Iron (III) Hydroxide) forms
Cl- (Chlorine ion)
Add dilute HNO3 (Nitric Acid)
Add AgNO3 (Silver Nitrate)
White precipitate of AgCl (Silver Chloride) forms
Br- (Bromine ion)
Add dilute HNO3 (Nitric Acid)
Add AgNO3 (Silver Nitrate)
Pale cream precipitate of AgBr (Silver Bromide) forms
I- (Iodide ion)
Add dilute HNO3 (Nitric Acid)
Add AgNO3 (Silver Nitrate)
Yellow precipitate of AgI (Silver Iodide) forms
SO4 2- (Sulfate ion)
Add dilute HCl (Hydrochloric acid)
Add BaCl2 (Barium Chloride) solution
White precipitate of BaSO4 (Barium sulfate) forms
CO3 2- (Carbonate ion)
Add dilute HNO3 (Nitric Acid) and identify CO2 (carbon dioxide) evolved
H2 (Hydrogen gas)
Collect gas over water or in an upright test tube
Lighted splint produces a squeaky-pop
O2 (Oxygen gas)
Collect gas over water
Glowing splint will relight