Sulfate ions test

Question 1

What is used to test for sulfate ions

Answer 1

Barium chloride

Question 2

How do you test for sulfate ions

Answer 2

1. Dissolve a spatula of solid sample in deionised water

2. Add a few cm^3 of barium chloride solution

Question 3

Describe a positive test

Answer 3

White ppt

Question 4

No ppt is formed, what are the deductions

Answer 4

No sulfate ions present