Tests for anions (AQA GCSE Chemistry): Flashcards

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Anions definition

Negative ions from non-metal elements

Carbonate test: reagent to add

Any dilute acid

Carbonate test: observation

Fizzing and bubbles of gas

Test for CO2_2 gas

Limewater turns cloudy white

Sulfate test: step 1

Add dilute HCl

Sulfate test: step 2

Add barium chloride solution

Sulfate test: result

White precipitate (barium sulfate)

Why add acid first (sulfate test)

Removes interfering carbonate ions

Halide test: step 1

Add dilute nitric acid

Halide test: step 2

Add silver nitrate solution

Chloride ion precipitate colour

White (silver chloride)

Bromide ion precipitate colour

Cream (silver bromide)

Iodide ion precipitate colour

Yellow (silver iodide)

Why limewater goes cloudy (CO2_2 test)

Forms insoluble calcium carbonate

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