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Question 5

A student tested an unknown solution for chloride ions by:

  1. adding a few drops of dilute hydrochloric acid to the unknown solution
  2. then adding a few drops of silver nitrate solution.

A white precipitate was formed.

The student cannot conclude from this result that the unknown solution contains chloride ions.

Explain what the student should change to obtain a valid result.

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Qualitative analysis: tests for ions Questions

  1. GCSE
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  3. /Qualitative analysis: tests for ions

Practise Edexcel GCSE Chemistry Qualitative analysis: tests for ions with exam-style questions for Foundation and Higher tier. 127 questions, matched to the Edexcel GCSE Chemistry (1CH0) specification and written in Paper 1 and Paper 2 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.

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