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Comprehensive Lesson Note: Tests for Anions and Cations

This lesson note provides a detailed explanation of the qualitative analysis of


anions and cations in chemistry. Qualitative analysis involves identifying the ions
present in a substance through chemical tests. Below, we will discuss the common
tests for anions (negative ions) and cations (positive ions), along with the principles
and procedures involved.

1. Introduction to Anions and Cations


 Anions: Negatively charged ions formed by gaining electrons (e.g., Cl⁻, SO₄²⁻,
CO₃²⁻).
 Cions: Positively charged ions formed by losing electrons (e.g., Na⁺, Ca²⁺,
Fe³⁺).

2. General Procedure for Qualitative Analysis


1. Preliminary Tests:
o Observe the physical properties (color, smell, solubility).
o Perform flame tests for cations.
2. Chemical Tests:
o Use specific reagents to identify anions and cations.
3. Confirmatory Tests:
o Perform additional tests to confirm the presence of specific ions.

3. Tests for Anions


Below are common anions and their tests:

a. Carbonate (CO₃²⁻)
 Test: Add dilute hydrochloric acid (HCl).
 Observation: Effervescence (bubbling) due to the release of CO₂ gas.
 Confirmatory Test: Pass the gas through limewater (Ca(OH)₂). Limewater
turns milky due to the formation of CaCO₃.
 Equation:
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C O2 +C a ( O H )2 → C aC O3+ H 2 O )
b. Sulfate (SO₄²⁻)
 Test: Add barium chloride (BaCl₂) solution.
 Observation: A white precipitate of barium sulfate (BaSO₄) forms.
 Equation:
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c. Chloride (Cl⁻)
 Test: Add silver nitrate (AgNO₃) solution.
 Observation: A white precipitate of silver chloride (AgCl) forms.
 Confirmatory Test: The precipitate dissolves in dilute ammonia (NH₃)
solution.
 Equation:
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d. Nitrate (NO₃⁻)
 Test: Add iron(II) sulfate (FeSO₄) and concentrated sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄).
 Observation: A brown ring forms at the junction of the two layers.
 Equation:
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e. Sulfide (S²⁻)
 Test: Add dilute hydrochloric acid (HCl).
 Observation: Rotten egg smell due to the release of hydrogen sulfide (H₂S)
gas.
 Equation:
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4. Tests for Cations


Below are common cations and their tests:

a. Sodium (Na⁺)
 Flame Test: Dip a clean platinum wire in the solution and hold it in a flame.
 Observation: Yellow flame.
 Confirmatory Test: No specific confirmatory test is needed for Na⁺.
b. Potassium (K⁺)
 Flame Test: Dip a clean platinum wire in the solution and hold it in a flame.
 Observation: Lilac flame.
 Confirmatory Test: No specific confirmatory test is needed for K⁺.
c. Calcium (Ca²⁺)
 Flame Test: Dip a clean platinum wire in the solution and hold it in a flame.
 Observation: Brick-red flame.
 Confirmatory Test: Add ammonium oxalate ((NH₄)₂C₂O₄). A white
precipitate of calcium oxalate (CaC₂O₄) forms.
 Equation:
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d. Iron(II) (Fe²⁺)
 Test: Add potassium hexacyanoferrate(III) (K₃[Fe(CN)₆]).
 Observation: A dark blue precipitate (Prussian blue) forms.
 Equation:
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e. Iron(III) (Fe³⁺)
 Test: Add potassium thiocyanate (KSCN).
 Observation: A blood-red solution forms.
 Equation:
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f. Copper(II) (Cu²⁺)
 Test: Add sodium hydroxide (NaOH).
 Observation: A blue precipitate of copper(II) hydroxide (Cu(OH)₂) forms.
 Equation:
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g. Ammonium (NH₄⁺)
 Test: Add sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and warm gently.
 Observation: Ammonia gas (NH₃) is released, which turns moist red litmus
paper blue.
 Equation:
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5. Summary of Key Points


 Anions are identified using specific reagents that produce characteristic
reactions (e.g., effervescence, precipitates).
 Cations are identified using flame tests and chemical reagents.
 Confirmatory tests are essential to ensure accurate identification of ions.

6. Safety Precautions
 Always wear safety goggles and gloves.
 Handle acids and bases with care.
 Perform tests in a well-ventilated area.

7. Practice Questions
1. How would you distinguish between chloride (Cl⁻) and sulfate (SO₄²⁻) ions?
2. Describe the flame test for calcium (Ca²⁺) and potassium (K⁺) ions.
3. Write the chemical equation for the reaction between iron(III) ions (Fe³⁺) and
potassium thiocyanate (KSCN).

This lesson note provides a comprehensive guide to qualitative analysis of anions


and cations. Let me know if you need further clarification or additional examples!

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