Testing For Hydroxide Ions Flashcards

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What test would you carry out to see if hydroxide ions are present ?

A
  • A small amount of solution should be added to the test tube using a pipette
  • test the pH of the solution using red litmus paper
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What would you observe if hydroxide ions are present ?

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Will turn the red litmus paper blue

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