Year 11 - Analysing Substances

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  • Flame tests can be used to identify metal ions:
    • Lithium compounds result in a crimson flame
    • Sodium compounds result in a yellow flame
    • Potassium compounds result in a lilac flame
    • Calcium compounds result in a red flame
    • Barium compounds result in a green flame
  • Testing for Sulphate Ions:
    • Add a few drops of dilute hydrochloric acid to the solution
      • This is to remove any carbonate ions, which would gve a false positive
    • Then add some Barium Sulphate 
      • If sulphate ions are present a white precipitate…

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