Sulfate Tests (Activity 4)

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Created by
Oskar Rejman

Cards (9)

  • What is the first step of the Sulfate test?

    Pouring around 1cm depth of each of the sodium salts
  • What is the second step of the Sulfate test?
    Add a few drops of dilute hydrochloric acid and either dilute barium chloride solution or barium nitrate solution.
  • What should you do for your final step in the Sulfate test?
    Record your observations, then empty and clean test tubes.
  • What is the result for a chloride (non-metal) ion?
    No result.
  • What is the result for a Sulphate (non-metal) ion?
    White precipitate.
  • What is the result for a Bromide (non-metal) ion?
    No result.
  • What is the result for an Iodide (non-metal) ion?
    No result.
  • What is the result for a Carbonate (non-metal) ion?
    Milky white precipitate
  • What type of ions are tested in the Sulfate test?
    Anions (non-metal)