Qualitative Tests Flashcards
1
Q
How to test for the presence of Carbonates?
A
Add dilute acid
2
Q
What is the positive observation for the presence of Carbonates?
A
Effervescence. The gas produced turn lime water cloudy.
3
Q
How to test for the presence of Halides ?
A
Add dilute nitric acid, followed by silver nitrate solution.
3
Q
What is the positive observation for the presence of Halides?
A
- Chloride ions form a white precipitate of silver chloride.
- Bromide ions form a cream precipitate of silver bromide.
- Iodide ions form a yellow precipitate of silver iodide
4
Q
How to test for the presence of Sulphates ?
A
Add dilute hydrochloric acid followed by barium chloride solution
5
Q
What is the positive observation for the presence of Sulphates?
A
A white precipitate of barium sulphate is formed