16 Questions
Why is it important for the test for any ion to be unique?
To ensure accuracy and reliability
Which ion is identified by a blue-green flame test?
Copper ion
What chemical test is used to identify the presence of ammonia?
Hydroxide solution test
How are carbonate ions identified?
Using dilute acid and barium chloride solution
Which instrumental method may improve sensitivity, accuracy, and speed of tests?
Flame photometer
What is required to determine the concentration of ions in dilute solution using a flame photometer?
Knowledge of the instrument's working mechanism
Why is it important for each ion test to be unique?
To simplify the identification process
Which ion produces an orange-red flame test?
Calcium ion
How are carbonate ions identified?
Using dilute hydrochloric acid and barium chloride solution
Which gas is evolved when testing for carbonate ions?
Carbon dioxide
Which ion is identified by a yellow flame test?
Sodium ion
What is the color of the flame test for a lithium ion?
Red
How are sulfate ions identified?
Using dilute hydrochloric acid and barium chloride solution
What chemical test is used to identify the presence of chloride ions?
Dilute hydrochloric acid and barium chloride solution
What core practical activity involves identifying ions in unknown salts using specific tests?
Identifying the carbon dioxide evolved
What do instrumental methods of analysis improve?
Sensitivity, accuracy, and speed of tests
This quiz covers tests for various ions including flame tests to identify ions in solids such as lithium, sodium, potassium, calcium, and copper. It also includes descriptions of tests for ions like aluminium, calcium, copper, iron(II), and iron(I) in either solids or solutions.
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