Ion Tests

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  • Created by: Vic Lewis
  • Created on: 09-05-13 07:50
What is the flame color for lithium?
Crimson
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What is the flame color for sodium?
Golden Yellow
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What is the flame color for potassium?
Lilac
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What is the flame color for barium?
Green
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What is the flame color for calcium?
Brick red
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Describe the test and result for the aluminium ion.
Add sodium hydroxide. White precipitate is formed which dissolves in excess acid.
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Describe the test and result for the calcium ion and magnesium ion.
Add sodium hydroxide. White precipitate formed.
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Describe the test and result for the copper ion.
Add sodium hydroxide. Blue precipitate formed.
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Describe the test and result for the iron(II) ion.
Add sodium hydroxide. Green precipitate formed.
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Describe the test and result for the iron(III) ion.
Add sodium hydroxide. Brown precipitate formed.
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Describe the test and result for the carbonate ion.
Add dilute hydrochloric acid. Then test for carbon dioxide by seeing if limewater goes cloudy.
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Describe the test for the halides.
Add dilute nitric acid. Then add silver nitrate.
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Describe the result for chloride.
White precipitate formed.
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Describe the result for bromide.
Cream precipitate formed.
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Describe the result for iodide.
Yellow precipitate formed.
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Describe the test and result for the sulfate ion.
Add dilute hydrochloric acid to remove carbonate ions. Then add barium chloride and a white precipitate will form.
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