Tests for Ions Flashcards
What Ions do you test for with a flame test?
Ca(+) Cu(2+) Ba(2+) Li(+) K(+) Na(+)
How do you do a flame test?
Clean wire loop in HCl then rinse the water
Dip in sample solution
Hold loop over the flame
Flame test:
Ca(+)
Red
Flame test:
Cu(2+)
Blue / Green
Flame test:
Ba(2+)
Pale Green
Flame test:
Li(+)
Crimson
Flame test:
K(+)
Lilac
Flame test:
Na(+)
Yellow
What are Precipitation Reactions with Sodium Hydroxide?
Metal Chloride + Sodium Hydroxide –> Metal Hydroxide + Sodium Chloride
What ions can you test for with Sodium Hydroxide?
Fe(2+) Fe(3+) Cu(3+) Ca(2+) Mg(2+) Al(3+)
Precipitates with Sodium Hydroxide:
Fe(2+)
Green
Precipitates with Sodium Hydroxide:
Fe(3+)
Blue
Precipitates with Sodium Hydroxide:
Cu(3+)
Brown
Precipitates with Sodium Hydroxide:
Ca(2+)
White
Precipitates with Sodium Hydroxide:
Mg(2+)
White