Tests for Stupid Precipitates Flashcards
1
Q
Test for Carbonates
A
Add couple drops of dilute acid
Bubble through limewate
co2 released and solution becomes bubbly.
2
Q
Test for Sulfate ions:
A
Few drops of dilute HCl and Barium Choride solution
WHITE PRECIPITATE
3
Q
Test for Halides
A
To test for Halides:
Add few drops of dilute NITRIC ACID
Then SILVER NITRATE SOLUTION
Chloride: White
Bromide: Cream
Iodide: Yellow
4
Q
Mnemonic for flame tests
A
LC COR PL SY CG
5
Q
Mnemonic for other metal precipitate tests
A
CaW CuB FeG Fe3B Al MgW
6
Q
Other precipitate colors:
A
Calcium 2 —> White
Copper 2 —> Blue
Iron 2 —> Green
Iron 3 —> Brown
Aluminium 3 —> Colorless
Magnesium 2 —> White