Topic 4 - Anion Tests Flashcards
1
Q
how do you test for carbonates
A
add dilute HCl, if carbonates are present then carbon dioxide is released
2
Q
how do you test for a sulfate ion?
A
add dilute HCl then barium chloride and it will make a white precipitate
3
Q
how do you test for halides?
A
Add nitric acid then silver nitrate
4
Q
when reacted with silver nitrate what does a chlorine ion give off?
A
a white precipitate of silver chloride
5
Q
when reacted with silver nitrate what does a bromide ion give off?
A
a cream precipitate of silver bromide
6
Q
when reacted with silver nitrate what does a iodide ion give off?
A
a yellow precipitate of silver iodide
