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Edexcel GCSE Chemistry
Topic 9: Separate Chemistry 2
9.1 Qualitative Analysis: Tests for Ions
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What is the purpose of qualitative analysis?
Identifying substances
Cations produce different
flame colors
in the flame test.
True
What color flame does sodium produce in the flame test?
Yellow
The flame test identifies cations based on the color they produce when heated in a flame.
True
Carbonates produce effervescence when treated with
acid
What gas is produced when chlorides react with acid?
Hydrogen chloride
Wearing protective gear and handling glassware carefully are essential safety precautions in the
lab
.
True
What is the primary purpose of following safety precautions and using proper laboratory techniques?
Prevent accidents and ensure reliability
When using protective gear in the lab, it is important to ensure proper
fit
Match the concept with its definition:
Qualitative analysis ↔️ Identifying substances without quantity
Quantitative analysis ↔️ Determining substance amounts
Ion ↔️ Charged particle
What is one example of the importance of qualitative tests?
Determine specific ion presence
The flame test for sodium (Na+) produces a
yellow
flame.
Match the anion with its qualitative test result:
Carbonate (CO3^2-) ↔️ Effervescence
Chloride (Cl-) ↔️ Pungent gas
Sulfate (SO4^2-) ↔️ White precipitate
Nitrate (NO3-) ↔️ Brown ring
In the lab, it is essential to wear goggles, lab coats, and
gloves
as protective gear.
Qualitative tests assist in environmental monitoring and pollution
control
Match the cation with its flame color:
Sodium (Na+) ↔️ Yellow
Potassium (K+) ↔️ Lilac/violet
Calcium (Ca2+) ↔️ Orange-red
Copper (Cu2+) ↔️ Green-blue
Iron (Fe2+/Fe3+) ↔️ Yellow-green
Glassware should be washed with strong soap and boiling water to ensure cleanliness.
False
Steps to follow during a fire evacuation in the lab
1️⃣ Know the location of emergency exits
2️⃣ Follow established protocols
3️⃣ Evacuate immediately
Qualitative analysis often involves observing reactions and
color
changes.
The flame test for cations produces the same color for all ions.
False
What color does potassium (K+) produce in a flame test?
Lilac/violet
Acid addition to carbonates results in effervescence.
True
What observation indicates the presence of carbonate ions (CO3^2-) in a sample when acid is added?
Effervescence (fizzing)