Identification of ions by chemical and spectroscopic means (chemistry only)

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This question is about identifying ions and performing calculations with solutions.

a.

Which two methods can be used to identify the presence of sodium ions in a solution?

  • Flame emission spectroscopy
  • Flame test
  • Measuring boiling point of solution
  • Paper chromatography
  • Using litmus paper
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b.

Sodium hydroxide solution is used to test for some metal ions. Sodium hydroxide solution is added to a solution of copper(II) sulfate until a precipitate forms.

Complete the sentence by choosing from: blue, brown, green, or white.

The colour of the precipitate formed is _______________.

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c.

Complete the sentence by choosing from: barium chloride solution, limewater, red litmus paper, or silver nitrate solution.

Chloride ions can be identified using dilute nitric acid and _______________.

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d.

A solution of copper(II) sulfate has a concentration of 237 g/dm3.

Calculate the mass of copper(II) sulfate needed to make 600 cm3 of a solution with a concentration of 237 g/dm3.

Give your answer to 3 significant figures.

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