Tests for ions Flashcards
Flame test colour for Li+
Bright red
Flame test colour for Na+
Yellow
Flame test colour for K+
Lilac
Flame test colour for Ca2+
Brick red
Flame test colour for Ba2+
Apple green
Flame test colour for Cu2+
Blue green
Test for Cu2+ ions
Add NaOH
Blue solution –> Blue ppt.
ppt. doesn’t dissolve in excess NaOH
Test for Fe2+ ions
Add NaOH
Green solution –> Green ppt.
ppt. doesn’t dissolve in excess NaOH
Test for Fe3+ ions
Add NaOH
Orange/brown solution –> Orange/brown ppt.
ppt. doesn’t dissolve in excess NaOH
Test for Zn2+ ions
Add NaOH
Colourless solution –> white ppt.
ppt. dissolves in excess NaOH
Test for Al3+ ions
Add NaOH
Colourless solution –> white ppt.
ppt. dissolves in excess NaOH
Test for Cl- ions
Add silver nitrate
Forms white ppt. (dissolves in ammonia solution)
Test for Br- ions
Add silver nitrate
Forms cream/off white ppt.
only dissolves in concentrated ammonia solution
Test for I- ions
Add silver nitrate
Forms yellow ppt.
Doesn’t dissolve in ammonia solution
Test for Pb2+ ions
Add KI
Forms bright yellow ppt.
ppt. dissolves in hot water