Test For Ions/Atoms Flashcards
Lithium in the flame test.
Crimson
Sodium.
Yellow/orange.
Potassium
Lilac (pink through cobalt glass)
Calcium
Brick red
Barium
Apple green
Copper
Green-blue
What is the test for ammonium?
Warm with a solution of sodium hydroxide. A pungent smell will be observed.
This is due to the ammonium reacting with the OH ions, water and ammonia is formed.
What is the test for sulphate ions?
Make a solution and add a solution of barium chloride or barium nitrate, a white precipitate will be formed.
How do you perform the test for halide ions?
Make a solution in dilute nitric acid and add silver nitrate solution.
Chloride.
White precipitate, soluble in dilute ammonia solution.
Bromide
Cream precipitate, soluble in concentrated ammonia solution.
Iodide.
Yellow precipitate, insoluble in concentrated concentrated ammonia solution.
What is the test for carbonate ions?
Add dilute acid to form colourless gas which turns limewater milky.
What is the test for iodine?
Add a few drops of starch solution, the solution will turn blue-black.
Hydrogen.
Gives a pop with a burning splint.