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1
Q
How would you tell the difference between Magnesium and Barium using the test for solubility of group 2 hydroxides
A
- Add 1cm3 of Mg2+ (aq) to a test tube
- Add a few drops of NaOH (aq)
- Compare the ppt
Mg will have a thick white ppt
Barium will have a thin ppt