Describe how to test for and identify halide ions in a solution.

First acidify the solution using dilute nitric acid, then add silver nitrate. The silver ions should react with the halide ions to form a precipitate, with colour depending on which halide ion is present:Chloride = white,Bromide = cream,Iodide = yellow,but note that fluoride ions will not form a precipitate.

Answered by Connor C. Chemistry tutor

4073 Views

See similar Chemistry A Level tutors

Related Chemistry A Level answers

All answers ▸

What are the differences between covalent and ionic bonding?


Explain why atomic radius decreases across a period


Although carbon dioxide is a linear molecule it is still a greenhouse gas. Explain why that is.


Define the term standard electrode potential


We're here to help

contact us iconContact usWhatsapp logoMessage us on Whatsapptelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2025

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy
Cookie Preferences