Negative ions- Sulphate test (Edexcel GCSE Chemistry): Quizzes

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8.3.5 Sulphates
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Which chemical is used to test for sulphate ions?

Barium chloride

What is mixed with barium chloride in the sulphate test?

Dilute hydrochloric acid

What observation indicates sulphate ions are present?

A white precipitate forms

What is the name of the precipitate in the sulphate test?

Barium sulphate

What is the formula of the white precipitate formed?

\ceBaSO4\ce{BaSO4}

Which ions are displaced by sulphate ions in this reaction?

Chloride ions

What does a white precipitate in this test confirm?

Sulphate ions are present

What is the formula of sulphate ions?

\ceSO42\ce{SO4^2-}

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