Tests for Ions Revision

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What is an acid?
A proton donor (releases H+ ions in solution).
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What is the test for H+ ions?
1)Add blue litmus paper to sample. 2)Blue litmus paper turns red.
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What is an alkali?
A soluble base that releases OH- ions in a solution.
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What is the test for hydroxide ions?
1)Add red litmus paper to sample. 2)Red litmus paper turns blue.
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Describe the test for a carbonate ion.
1)Add a dilute aqueous acid, e.g. HCl. 2)CO2 is released, which causes effervescence.
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What is the test for sulfate ions?
1)Add barium chloride solution. 2)White precipitate forms.
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What is the test for halide ions?
1)Add aqueous silver nitrate. 2)White/cream/yellow precipitate forms.3)Precipitate remains/ dissolves when dilute and concentrated ammonia is added.
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What colour precipitate does chlorine form?
White.
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What colour precipitate does bromine form?
Cream.
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What colour precipitate does Iodine from?
Yellow.
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What is the solubility of AgCl in dilute and concentrated ammonia?
Dilute- Soluble. Concentrated- Soluble.
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What is the solubility of AgBr in dilute and concentrated ammonia?
Dilute- Insoluble. Concentrated- Soluble.
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What is the solubility of AgI in dilute and concentrated ammonia?
Dilute-Insoluble. Concentrated- Insoluble.
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What is the test for an ammonium ion?
1)Add sodium hydroxide solution and warm.2) Ammonia gas is evolved which turns red litmus paper blue.
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Describe the test for a carbonate ion.

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