Identifying Anions & Cations

Question 1

Simple test tube reactions can be done to identify the following ions

Answer 1

Group 2 ions (M2+)
Ammonium ions (NH4+)
Halide ions (X-)
Hydroxide ions (OH-)
Carbonate ions (CO32-)
Sulfate ions (SO42-)

Question 2

If the sample to be tested is a solid, then it must be

Answer 2

dissolved in deionised water and made into an aqueous solution