Chem 4.1 Test for Positive ions

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Name two ways you can identify positive ions
Flame test and the use of Sodium Hydroxide Solution
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What can the flame test be used on?
Metal Ions
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When passed through a flame what colour does: Potassium
Lilac
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Sodium
Yellow
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Calcium
Red
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Barium
Green
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Lithium
Crimson
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Describe how the Sodium Hydroxide test works
When Sodium hydroxide is added to a metal solution a precipitate will form
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Give an example
Copper Nitrate + Sodium Hydroxide = Copper Hydroxide Precipitate
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State the colours of precipitates formed: Copper Hydroxide(II)
Blue
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Iron Hydroxide(II)
Green
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Iron Hydroxide(III)
Brown
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