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Paper 3 structured question: Identification of ions and gases

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Identification of ions and gases

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Testing for anions in a laboratory setting.

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Anion Tests

You have a solution that may contain carbonate, chloride, bromide, iodide, or sulfate ions. Describe the tests you would perform to identify each of these anions.

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    Describe the procedure for testing for carbonate ions.

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

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Paper 3 structured question: Identification of ions and gases

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Halide and Sulfate Tests

You have a solution that may contain chloride, bromide, iodide, or sulfate ions. Outline the steps you would take to identify these ions.

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    Outline the procedure for testing for halides.

    Aim for approximately 3 distinct marking points.

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