Tests for Anions and Cations
Using chemical tests to identify common anions (carbonates, sulfates, halides) and cations (metal ions).
Key Questions
- Design a sequence of tests to identify unknown anions in a solution.
- Explain the observations for specific cation tests, such as flame tests.
- Differentiate between the tests for chloride, bromide, and iodide ions.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
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