Qualitative Analysis Flashcards
Test for carbonate ion?
Add HCl and Na2CO3 goes milky and gas produced
Test for sulfate ion?
Add BaCl form white precipitate
Test for chloride ion?
Add HNO3 and AgNO3 and a white precipitate formed
Test for bromide ion?
Add HNO3 and AgNO3 and a cream precipitate formed
Test for iodide ion?
Add HNO3 and AgNO3 and a yellow precipitate formed
Test for ammonium?
Add NaOH and warm and litmus paper turns blue
What is the correct sequence for the tests?
Carbonate, sulfates then halides
Why does the carbonate test need to be first?
Because no other ion will produce effervescence in these tests, therefore it can give a negative result
Why is the sulfate test second?
Because barium carbonate is also a white precipitate so the carbonate ion needs to be ruled out first