A student attempts to test for sulfate ions (SO42−SO_4^{2-}SO42−) by adding barium chloride solution directly to dry, solid sample Z.
Give the reason why this test does not identify the anion in solid Z.
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.
