BOTH P1+2 2h chemical tests Flashcards
(38 cards)
lithium flame test
red
sodium flame test
bright yellow
what is the hydrogen test
lit splint
what is the test for oxygen?
glowing splint test
what is the result for the oxygen test?
it will relight the splint
what is the result of the hydrogen test?
it will make a squeaky pop sound
what is the test for carbon dioxide gas?
limewater
what is the result of the carbon dioxide test?
turns colourless to cloudy / milky
what is the test for ammonia gas?
damp red litmus paper
what is the result of the ammonia test?
turns blue
what is the chlorine (gas) test?
damp blue litmus paper
what is the result for the chlorine test?
paper turns white, it bleaches it
what is the potassium flame test?
lilac
what is the calcium flame test?
orange-red
what is the copper 2+ flame test?
blue-green
all nitrates are…?
soluble
common chlorides are…?
soluble
common sulphates are…?
soluble
common carbonates are…?
insoluble
what are the 2 exceptions for chlorine…?
lead chloride and silver chloride are insoluble
what are the three exceptions for sulphates…?
lead, barium and calcium sulphate are insoluble
what are the exceptions for carbonates…?
sodium, potassium and ammonium salts are soluble
how do you test for halide ions or anions?
add dilute nitric acid followed by silver nitrate solution
what colour precipitate will chloride form?
white