This deep dive covers Testing for Metal Ions (Cations) within Tests for Ions for GCSE Chemistry. Revise Tests for Ions in Chemical Analysis for GCSE Chemistry with 20 exam-style questions and 14 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should still be part of a steady revision cycle. It is section 2 of 14 in this topic. Use this deep dive to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
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🔬 Testing for Metal Ions (Cations)
There are two main approaches to testing for metal cations: flame tests (covered in Topic 48) and adding sodium hydroxide solution to form characteristic precipitates.
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Practice Questions for Tests for Ions
Which reagents are used to test for carbonate ions in a solution?
Describe how sodium hydroxide solution can be used to distinguish between iron(II) ions and iron(III) ions in solution, including the expected observations.
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