Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Identification of ions and gases

Identification of ions and gases — practice question

A colourless solution is stated to contain a sodium salt. Experiments were done to find out which anion is present in the solution. Test results: - dilute hydrochloric acid: no observable change - dilute nitric acid followed by aqueous silver nitrate: no precipitate formed - dilute nitric acid followed by aqueous barium nitrate: no precipitate formed Which anion might the solution contain?

  • Acarbonate
  • Bchloride
  • Cnitrate
  • Dsulfate

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