Paper 3: Required practical 11 - Identifying transition metal ions

Question 1

What is the first test that can be carried out to identify a transition metal ion?

Answer 1

• Place 10 drops of each solution in a test tube
• Add NaOH solution drop-by-drop to each until in excess
• Record obs
• Stand in hot water for 10 mins

Question 2

What is the second test that can be carried out to identify transition metal ions?

Answer 2

• Add 10 drops of each solution into different test tubes with Na2CO3
• Shake
• Record obs