Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Identification of ions and gases

Identification of ions and gases — practice question

A colourless solution of compound W is examined separately by adding a few drops of aqueous sodium hydroxide and a few drops of aqueous ammonia. In neither test is any precipitate formed. Which cation is present in W?

  • A$\text{Al}^{3+}$
  • B$\text{Ca}^{2+}$
  • C$\text{Cu}^{2+}$
  • D$\text{NH}_4^{+}$

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