Question detail
Which of the following ions would produce a green precipitate when tested with sodium hydroxide?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
A-level practical endorsement and required practical activities
Question
- A. Iron(II) ions
- B. Copper(II) ions
- C. Iron(III) ions
- D. Zinc ions
Answer
Iron(II) ions
Explanation
The correct option is Iron(II) ions. Iron(II) ions is the best answer because it directly supports the AQA A-Level Chemistry objective to required practical 4: identify required cations and anions using test-tube reactions. This reasoning is anchored to A-level required practical activities in A-level practical endorsement and required practical activities, and it separates required practical from similar A-Level ideas rather than relying on a vague recall statement. Other options are weaker if they use the wrong evidence, calculation, mechanism, observation, unit, or conclusion for this subtopic.
Common mistake
Identifying Ions in Test-Tube Reactions
Students often confuse the tests for cations and anions, leading to incorrect identification of ions.
To correctly identify ions, remember the specific tests for each ion type. For example, use sodium hydroxide to test for cations: add a few drops of NaOH to the solution and observe the color of any precipitate formed. For anions, add dilute acid followed by barium chloride for sulfates or silver nitrate for halides, and note the resulting precipitate color. This systematic approach will help ensure accurate identification. Keep the correction anchored to A-level required practical activities and the objective: Required practical 4: identify required cations and anions using test-tube reactions.
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