test for sulfates Flashcards
1
Q
which type of acid do we add?
A
dilute hydrochloric acid
2
Q
which sample do we then add after acid?
A
dilute hydrochloric acid
3
Q
how do we know it’s positive?
A
A white precipitate of barium sulfate is a positive result for the presence of sulfate ions
4
Q
which other sample can we use?
A
The test can also be carried out with BARIUM NITRATE solution