Tests for anions (Edexcel GCSE Chemistry): Quizzes

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What are anions?

Negatively charged ions

How do anions form?

When an atom gains electrons

Which reagents test for carbonate ions (CO32CO₃²⁻)?

HClHCl and limewater

What happens to limewater if carbonate ions are present?

Turns cloudy/milky

Which compound causes the milky appearance in the carbonate test?

CaCO3CaCO₃

Which reagents test for sulphate ions (SO42SO₄²⁻)?

HClHCl and BaCl2BaCl₂

What observation indicates sulphate ions are present?

White precipitate of BaSO4BaSO₄

Which reagents test for halide ions?

HNO3HNO₃ and AgNO3AgNO₃

What colour precipitate forms when testing for chloride ions (ClCl⁻)?

White

What colour precipitate forms when testing for bromide ions (BrBr⁻)?

Cream

What colour precipitate forms when testing for iodide ions (II⁻)?

Yellow

Which halide test produces silver bromide (AgBrAgBr)?

Bromide (BrBr⁻)

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