Tests Flashcards

1
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What is the test for halides?

A

Add dilute nitric acid then add silver nitrate, if a precipitate forms then a halide is present.

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What is the test for NH4+?

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Add sodium hyroxide (NaOH) to turn Ammonia into Ammonium, warm it to evaporate the Ammonium. If Ammonium is present the the red litmus paper will turn blue.

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3
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What is the ionic equation for Chlorides?

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Ag+(aq) + HCl-(aq) > AgCl(s)

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4
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What is the ionic equation for Bromides?

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Ag+(aq) + Br-(aq) > AgBr(s)

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5
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What is the ionic equation for Iodides?

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Ag+(aq) + I-(aq) > AgI(s)

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6
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What is the reversible equation for the NH4+ test?

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NH3 + HCl > NH4+ + Cl-

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7
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What colour would a Lithium ion turn a flame?

A

Crimson

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8
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What colour would a Sodium ion turn a flame?

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Yellow

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9
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What colour would a Potassium ion turn a flame?

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Lilac

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10
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What colour would a Calcium ion turn a flame?

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Red

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11
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What colour would a Copper ion turn a flame?

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Green

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12
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What would you add to a solution to test for transition metals?

A

Sodium Hydroxide

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13
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What precipitates are formed when each transition metal is present?

A
Copper = Pale Blue
Iron(II) = Dirty Green
Iron(III) = Rusty Brown
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14
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What is the test for sulphates?

A

Add dilute hydrochloric acid

Then add barium chloride solution

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15
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How do you know when a sulphate ion is present?

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A white precipitate is formed

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16
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What is the ionic equation for the sulphate test?

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Ba2+(aq) + SO4 2-(aq) > BaSO4(s)

17
Q

What are qualitative techniques?

A

Observations

18
Q

What are quantitative techniques?

A

Measurements

19
Q

What is flame emission spectroscopy used for?

A

To analyse samples for metal ions

20
Q

What are two advantages of flame emission spectroscopy?

A

Accurate

Small amounts can be tested