1
Q
What do you need to do to the sample?
A
Acidify with dilute nitric acid (HNO3)
Followed by adding silver nitrate solution
2
Q
Why is the acidification done?
A
To remove any carbonate ions present
3
Q
What happens if a halide is present?
A
Forms a silver halide precipitate
4
Q
What colour is silver chloride?
A
White
5
Q
What colour is silver bromide?
A
Cream
6
Q
What colour is silver iodide?
A
Yellow
