ion testing Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
test for magnesium
A
add ammonium solution gives white pecipitate
2
Q
test for calcium
A
Ammonium gives no change. Sodium hydroxide gives white precipitate
3
Q
Test for barium
A
Sulfuric acid produces white precipitate
4
Q
Test for ammonia
A
Add sodium hydroxide and place in water bath. Gas should turn red litmus blue
5
Q
Halide testing
A
Add nitratric acid and silver nitrate solution. Precipitate will form. White is chlorine yellow is iodine
6
Q
Test for hydroxide
A
Use universal indicator paper should turn purple or red litmus paper blue
7
Q
Test for carbonate
A
Add any acid. Should bubble.
8
Q
Test for sulfate
A
Add hcl and barium chloride. White precipitate formed
