Testing for the Presence Of Group 2 Ions Flashcards
What would you observe when Mg2+ reacts with ammonia solution ?
White precipitate - Mg(OH)2
What would you observe when Ca2+ reacts with ammonium solution ?
No change seen
What would you observe when Sr2+ reacts with ammonium solution ?
No change seen
What would you observe when Ba2+ reacts with ammonium solution ?
No change seen
What would you observe when Mg2+ reacts with excess sodium hydroxide ?
White precipitate - Mg(OH)2
What would you observe when Ca2+ reacted with excess sodium hydroxide ?
White precipitate - Ca(OH)2
What would you observe when Sr2+ reacts with excess sodium hydroxide ?
Slight white precipitate - Sr(OH)2
What would you observe when Ba2+ reacts with excess sodium hydroxide ?
No change seen
What would you observe when Mg2+ reacts with excess sulfuric acid ?
Colourless solution
What would you observe when Ca2+ reacts with excess sulfuric acid ?
Slight white precipitate - CaSO4
What would you observe when Sr2+ reacts with excess sulfuric acid ?
White precipitate - SrSO4
What would you observe when Ba2+ reacts with excess sulfuric acid ?
White precipitate - BaSO4