Testing For Halides

Question 1

Chloride

Answer 1

Gives a white precipitate of silver chloride

Question 2

Bromide

Answer 2

Gives a cream precipitate of silver bromide

Question 3

Iodide

Answer 3

Gives a yellow precipitate of silver bromide

Question 4

Explain the test

Answer 4

To test for halides, add dilute nitric acid followed by a silver nitrate solution to the solution.