Test for cations Flashcards

1
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What are cations?

A

They are positive metal ions and NH4+

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Adding aq. NaOH, a little at first and then in excess to NH4+

A

No ppt seen. NH3 produced on warming.

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Adding aq. NaOH, a little at first and then in excess to Ca2+

A

White ppt seen. Insoluble in excess aq. NaOH.

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Adding aq. NaOH, a little at first and then in excess to Zn2+

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White ppt seen. Soluble in excess aq. NaOH to form a colourless solution.

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Adding aq. NaOH, a little at first and then in excess to Al3+

A

White ppt seen. Soluble in excess aq. NaOH to form a colourless solution.

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Adding aq. NaOH, a little at first and then in excess to Pb2+

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White ppt seen. Soluble in excess aq. NaOH to form a colourless solution.

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Adding aq. NaOH, a little at first and then in excess to Fe2+

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Dirty green ppt. The ppt formed is insoluble in excess aq. NaOH.

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Adding aq. NaOH, a little at first and then in excess to Fe3+

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Reddish brown ppt. The ppt formed is insoluble in excess aq. NaOH.

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Adding aq. NaOH, a little at first and then in excess to Cu2+

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Light blue ppt. The ppt formed is insoluble in excess aq. NaOH.

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Adding aq. ammonia, a little at first and then in excess to NH4+

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Do not test for NH3 gas when aq. ammonia is added.

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Adding aq. ammonia, a little at first and then in excess to Ca2+

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No ppt seen. If the calcium salt is very concentrated, a little white ppt can be seen.

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Adding aq. ammonia, a little at first and then in excess to Zn2+

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White ppt seen. The ppt is soluble in excess aq. ammonia to form a colourless solution.

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Adding aq. ammonia, a little at first and then in excess to Al3+

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White ppt seen. The ppt remained insoluble in excess aq. ammonia.

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Adding aq. ammonia, a little at first and then in excess to Pb2+

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White ppt seen. The ppt remained insoluble in excess aq. ammonia.

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Adding aq. ammonia, a little at first and then in excess to Fe2+

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Dirty green ppt. The ppt formed is insoluble in excess aq. ammonia.

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Adding aq. ammonia, a little at first and then in excess to Fe3+

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Reddish brown ppt. The ppt formed is insoluble in excess aq. ammonia.

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Adding aq. ammonia, a little at first and then in excess to Cu2+

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Light Blue ppt. The ppt is soluble in excess aq. ammonia to form a deep blue solution.