testing for ions Flashcards
what is the flame test for Li+
crimson red
what is the flame test for Na+
yellow
what is the flame test for K+
lilac
what is the flame test for Cu2+
green
what is the flame test for Ca2+
orangey red
If you add sodium hydroxide to Cu2+
what colour is the precipitate formed?
blue precipitate
If you add sodium hydroxide to Ca2+
what colour is the precipitate formed?
white ppt
If you add sodium hydroxide to Mg2+
what colour is the precipitate formed?
white ppt
If you add sodium hydroxide to Al3+
what colour is the precipitate formed?
white ppt
If you add sodium hydroxide to Fe2+
what colour is the precipitate formed?
green ppt
If you add sodium hydroxide to Fe3+
what colour is the precipitate formed?
brown ppt
how do you test for carbonate ions
and what is the positive result
add dilute HCl to get rid of any impurities
bubble it through limewater if it goes from colourless to cloudy carbonate ions are present
what do you test for sulfate ions with
what is the positive result
add barium chloride and hydrochloric acid
white ppt forms if sulfate ions are present
how do you test for halide ions
silver nitrate and nitric acid
how do you test for chloride ions
what is the positive result
white ppt
silver nitrate and nitric acid