Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Identification of ions and gases

Identification of ions and gases — practice question

A colourless aqueous solution of J contains cations and chloride ions. When separate portions of the solution are tested, each produces a white precipitate with a few drops of aqueous sodium hydroxide and with a few drops of aqueous ammonia. Which statement about J is correct?

  • AThe cation in J must be $\text{Al}^{3+}$.
  • BThe cation in J must be $\text{Fe}^{2+}$.
  • CWhen dilute nitric acid and aqueous barium nitrate are added to an aqueous solution of J, a white precipitate is formed.
  • DWhen dilute nitric acid and aqueous silver nitrate are added to an aqueous solution of J, a white precipitate is formed.

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