IGCSE Chemistry Specification

Edexcel 4CH1

Section 2: (h) Chemical tests

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#2.44

describe tests for these gases:

- hydrogen
- oxygen
- carbon dioxide
- ammonia
- chlorine.

#2.45

describe how to carry out a flame test

#2.46

know the colours formed in flame tests for these cations:

- Li+ is red
- Na+ is yellow
- K+ is lilac
- Ca2+ is orange-red
- Cu2+ is blue-green.

#2.47

describe tests for these cations:

- NH4+ using sodium hydroxide solution and identifying the gas evolved
- Cu2+, Fe2+ and Fe3+ using sodium hydroxide solution.

#2.48

describe tests for these anions:

- Cl, Br and I using acidified silver nitrate solution
- SO42– using acidified barium chloride solution
- CO32– using hydrochloric acid and identifying the gas evolved.

#2.49

describe a test for the presence of water using anhydrous copper (II) sulfate

#2.50

describe a physical test to show whether a sample of water is pure