Chemical test for positive ions

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    • What is a flame test?
      holding a hydrochloride acid dipped metal ion over a flame and seeing what colour the flame goes
    • Lithium goes crimson, sodium goes yellow, potassium goes lilac, calcium goes orangish-red and copper goes green
    • What is a precipitate?
      an insoluble solid formed by a reaction taking place in a solution
    • Calcium chloride + sodium hydroxide ➡️ calcium hydroxide + sodium chloride
    • How are aluminium ions distinguished from calcium & magnesium ions in a reaction with sodium hydroxide?
      aluminium dissolves
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