Colored Compounds in Chemistry

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Which of the following compounds would produce a green precipitate when reacted with a solution of sodium hydroxide (NaOH)?

  • Ni(OH)2 (correct)
  • FeSO4.7H2O
  • Cr2(SO4)3
  • Cr(OH)3 (correct)

If a compound forms a black precipitate upon reaction with hydrogen sulfide (H2S), which of the following elements is most likely present in the compound?

  • Copper (Cu)
  • Mercury (Hg)
  • Lead (Pb) (correct)
  • Silver (Ag)

Which of the following compounds produces a violet fume when heated?

  • I2 (correct)
  • SO2
  • NO
  • Cl2

Which of the following compounds would most likely be a solid with a green color?

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Which of the following compounds would give a green flame test?

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A compound containing which of the following elements is likely to be a white solid?

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Which of the following compounds is NOT typically considered a colored gas?

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Which of the following compounds is NOT known to produce a black precipitate?

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Based on the information provided, which compound forms a brown ring when reacted with Fe(H2O)6 (NO3)3?

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Which of the following compounds are orange-colored in aqueous solution?

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Identify the compound that turns red in a solution?

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Which compound is known as sympathetic ink and is pink when melted but black when dry?

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Using the provided information, what color(s) can be exhibited by MnO2?

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Which of the following compounds is/are known for their blood-red color?

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Identify all the compounds listed that are colorless, odorless gases.

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Among the listed compounds, identify all the compounds that would potentially exhibit brick red color?

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Which of the following compounds is generally described as having a yellow color?

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Which compound is identified as artificial gold?

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What is the color of PbO when in cold conditions?

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Which of the following compounds is a reddish-brown solid?

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Which of these compounds contains arsenic and is colored yellow?

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Which compound is described as having a chocolate color?

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What color is expected from SrCrO4?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of Bi2S3?

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Which compound is associated with a white crystalline structure?

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Which of the following compounds contains zinc in a white precipitate form?

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Identify the compound that is classified as a light blue compound.

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Which compound is recognized for producing a deep blue color in its solution?

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Which of the following compounds contains lead in the sulfate form?

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What is the primary characteristic of Prussian's blue compound?

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Identify the compound that is considered a dirty white substance.

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Which of the following is NOT a silver compound associated with precipitates?

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Flashcards

Yellow Compounds

Yellow compounds often contain sulfur, arsenic, or chromium.

Examples of Yellow Compounds

Some examples of yellow compounds are arsenic sulfide (As2S3), cadmium sulfide (CdS), and lead chromate (PbCrO4).

Brown Compounds

Brown compounds often contain iron, copper, or silver.

Examples of Brown Compounds

Some examples of brown compounds are iron sulfide (FeS), copper oxide (CuO), and silver arsenate (Ag3AsO4).

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Silver Bromide

Silver bromide (AgBr) is a light yellow precipitate.

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Silver Iodide

Silver iodide (AgI) is a dark yellow precipitate.

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Lead Iodide

Lead iodide (PbI2) is a yellow precipitate.

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Zinc Oxide

Zinc oxide (ZnO) is a white solid but turns yellow when heated.

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Sodium Chromate (Na2CrO4)

A bright yellow solid compound commonly used to color glass and pottery.

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Chromium(III) Chloride (CrCl3)

A reddish-brown solid compound used in the production of pigments and dyes.

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Silver Chromate (Ag2CrO4)

A brick-red solid compound used in the production of pigments and paints.

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Sodium Oxide (Na2O)

A pale yellow solid compound used in the production of glass and ceramics.

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Ammonium Phosphate ((NH4)3PO4)

A white solid compound used in the production of fertilizers and detergents.

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Manganese Hydroxide (Mn(OH)2)

A pink solid compound used in the production of batteries and pigments.

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Manganese Dioxide (MnO2)

A pink or purple solution formed when manganese dissolves in water.

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Mercury(II) Iodide (HgI2)

A scarlet-red solid compound used in the production of paints and pigments.

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Nickel(II) dimethylglyoxime (Ni(DMG))

A reddish-brown solid compound, commonly used in analytical chemistry as an indicator for nickel ions.

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Hydrogen sulfide (H₂S)

A colorless gas with a pungent odor, often associated with rotten eggs.

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Chlorine gas (Cl₂)

A pale yellow-green gas, often used in disinfectants and bleaching agents.

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Bromine (Br₂)

A dark brown liquid, used in photography and other chemical processes.

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Nickel(II) hydroxide (Ni(OH)₂)

A green precipitate, formed when nickel ions react with hydroxide ions.

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Lead(II) sulfide (PbS)

A black precipitate, formed when lead ions react with sulfide ions.

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Silver chloride (AgCl)

A white solid, formed when silver ions react with chloride ions in solution.

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Silver carbonate (Ag₂CO₃)

A white solid, formed when silver ions react with carbonate ions.

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Lead(II) Chloride

A white, crystalline solid formed by the reaction of lead(II) ions with chloride ions. It is insoluble in water, but soluble in hot water and in concentrated hydrochloric acid.

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Lead(II) Sulfate

A white, crystalline solid formed by the reaction of lead(II) ions with sulfate ions. It is insoluble in water and in dilute acids.

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Copper(II) Hydroxide

A blue solid formed by the reaction of copper(II) ions with hydroxide ions. It is insoluble in water, but soluble in acids.

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Copper(II) Nitrate

A blue solid formed by the reaction of copper(II) ions with nitrate ions. It is soluble in water and in acids.

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Copper(II) Chloride

A blue solid formed by the reaction of copper(II) ions with chloride ions. It is soluble in water and in acids.

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Copper(II) Sulfate Pentahydrate

A blue solid formed by the reaction of copper(II) ions with sulfate ions. It is soluble in water and in acids.

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Tetraamminecopper(II) Sulfate

A deep blue solution formed by the reaction of copper(II) ions with ammonia.

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Iron(III) hexacyanoferrate(II)

A deep blue precipitate formed by the reaction of iron(III) ions with ferrocyanide ions. It is insoluble in water and in acids.

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Study Notes

Yellow Coloured Compounds

  • As₂S₃
  • As₂S₅
  • CdS
  • SnS (artificial gold)
  • FeS₂ (fool's gold)
  • (NH₄)₂S (where x = 2 to 5)
  • PbCrO₄
  • BaCrO₄
  • AgBr (light yellow)
  • AgI (dark yellow)
  • PbI₂
  • PbO (in cold)
  • ZnO (in hot)
  • HgO (yellow ppt.)
  • Na₂O₂ (pale yellow)
  • Ag₃PO₄
  • Ag₃AsO₃
  • Cu(CN)₂
  • K₃[Co(NO₂)] (Fischer's salt)
  • (NH₄)₃PO₄.12MoO₃
  • (NH₄)₃AsO₄.12MoO₃
  • Na₂CrO₄
  • CrO₄²⁻ (yellow in solution)

Brown Coloured Compounds

  • SnS
  • Bi₂S₃
  • CdO
  • PbO₂
  • Fe(OH)₃ (reddish brown)
  • Fe₂O₃ (reddish brown solid)
  • Cu₂O (reddish brown)
  • Ag₃AsO₄ (reddish brown)
  • SrCrO₄
  • Ο.NH₂HgI
  • Cu₂I₂ + I₃ (brown ppt.)
  • Cu₂[Fe(CN)₆] (chocolate brown)
  • NO₂ (brown gas)
  • [Fe(H₂O)₄(NO)]SO₄ (brown ring)

Orange Coloured Compounds

  • Sb₂S₃
  • Sb₂S₅
  • K₂O₃
  • Cs₂O₂
  • Cr₂O₃ (orange in aqueous solution)

Red Coloured Compounds

  • Ag₂CrO₄ (brick red)
  • Hg₂CrO₄ (brick red)
  • HgI₂ (scarlet red)
  • Pb₃O₄ (2PbO + PbO₂)
  • CrO₂Cl₂ (reddish brown)
  • Fe(CH₃COO)₃ (blood red)
  • Fe(SCN)₃ (blood red)
  • AsI₃
  • SbI₃
  • SnI₂
  • CuBr₂
  • [Ni(DMG)₂] (rosy red)

Pink Coloured Compounds

  • Mn(OH)₂
  • MnS
  • MnO (pink or purple in aqueous solution)
  • Co(CN)₂
  • CoCl₂.6H₂O (pink on melting black, also known as sympathetic ink)

Gases

  • Colourless odourless gases: CO₂, N₂, O₂
  • Colourless gases with pungent smell: NH₃, H₂S, SO₂
  • Coloured gases: Cl₂ (yellowish green), Br₂ (brown), NO₂ (brown), I₂ (violet fumes)

Black Coloured Compounds

  • PbS
  • Ag₂S
  • CuS
  • Cu₂S
  • NiS
  • CoS
  • HgS
  • FeS
  • NiO
  • MnO
  • FeO
  • CuO
  • PbO₂
  • MnO₂
  • Mn₂O₃
  • Fe₃O₄
  • Co₃O₄

White Coloured Compounds

  • AgCl
  • Ag₂CO₃
  • AgNO₂
  • Ag₂SO₄
  • PbCl₂
  • PbBr₂
  • Cu₂I₂
  • PbSO₄
  • SrSO₄
  • BaSO₄
  • Hg₂SO₄
  • BaCO₃
  • SrCO₃
  • CaCO₃
  • MgCO₃
  • Be(OH)₂
  • Mg(OH)₂
  • Ca(OH)₂
  • Al(OH)₃
  • Cd(OH)₂
  • Bi(OH)₃
  • Zn(OH)₂
  • ZnCO₃
  • ZnS
  • ZnO
  • CaC₂O₄
  • Ag₂C₂O₄
  • Ag₂S₂O₃
  • PbS₂O₃
  • Zn₂[Fe(CN)₆]

Green Coloured Compounds

  • Ni(OH)₂
  • Hg₂I₂
  • Cr₂O₃
  • Cr(OH)₃
  • Cr₂(SO₄)₃
  • CrCl₃
  • FeSO₄.7H₂O
  • FeCl₂
  • FeSO₄(NH₄)₂SO₄.6H₂O
  • Na₂MnO₄
  • K₂MnO₄
  • B(OC₂H₅)₃
  • CoO, ZnO

Blue Coloured Compounds

  • Cu(OH)₂
  • Cu(NO₃)₂
  • CuCl₂
  • CuSO₄.5H₂O
  • Co(OH)₂

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