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11. Qualitative Chemistry (Tests for ions)

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Total cards: 17•Content version: v3•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
Front (Question)

What is the positive test for hydrogen?

Back (Answer)

Lit splint + squeaky pop

#2
Front (Question)

What is the positive test for oxygen?

Back (Answer)

Relights a glowing splint

#3
Front (Question)

What is the positive test for carbon dioxide?

Back (Answer)

Turns limewater cloudy

#4
Front (Question)

What is the positive test for carbonate ions?

Back (Answer)

Add hydrochloric acid and bubble the evolved gas through limewater which goes cloudy

#5
Front (Question)

What is the positive test for sulfate ions?

Back (Answer)

Barium chloride forms a white precipitate

#6
Front (Question)

What is the positive test for chloride ions?

Back (Answer)

Silver nitrate forms a white precipitate

#7
Front (Question)

What is the positive test for iodide ions?

Back (Answer)

Silver nitrate forms a yellow precipitate

#8
Front (Question)

What is the positive test for bromide ions?

Back (Answer)

Silver nitrate forms a cream precipitate

#9
Front (Question)

What is the positive test for iron(II) ions?

Back (Answer)

Sodium hydroxide forms a black/green precipitate

#10
Front (Question)

What is the positive test for iron(III) ions?

Back (Answer)

Sodium hydroxide forms a orange/brown precipitate

#11
Front (Question)

What is the positive test for copper(II) ions?

Back (Answer)

Sodium hydroxide forms a blue precipitate

#12
Front (Question)

What is the positive test for magnesium ions?

Back (Answer)

Sodium hydroxide forms a white precipitate

#13
Front (Question)

What is the positive test for aluminium ions?

Back (Answer)

Sodium hydroxide forms a white precipitate which quickly dissolves

#14
Front (Question)

What is the positive test for calcium ions?

Back (Answer)

Sodium hydroxide forms a white precipitate + flame test produces orange flame

#15
Front (Question)

What is the positive test for lithium ions?

Back (Answer)

flame test produces red/crimson flame

#16
Front (Question)

What is the positive test for potassium ions?

Back (Answer)

flame test produces lilac flame

#17
Front (Question)

What is the positive test for sodium ions?

Back (Answer)

flame test produces orange flame