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Testing for Ions Prelab

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Water may contain ions. Which of the following is a polyatomic ion that may be found in water?

a)

Ca2+

b)

Mg2+

c)

CH3COO-

d)

NO3-

2.

If magnesium and HCl(aq) react to form H2(g), and a burning splint placed in the gas produces a popping sound, this is a

a)

negative test

b)

positive test

c)

conclusion

d)

observation

3.

The result for a positive test for the presence of a dissolved ion may include

a)

an insoluble precipitate

b)

a solid that won't dissolve

c)

all of these

d)

a colour change

4.

The testing solutions are

a)

AgNO3, KCl, BaCl2

b)

BaCl2, KSCN, AgNO3

c)

KCl, Na2SO4, Fe(NO3)3

5.

Potassium chloride solution is used in this investigation to

a)

provide a source of potassium ion.

b)

to provide a source of an ionic compound.

c)

provide a source of chloride ion.

d)

provide a test solution for chloride ions.

6.

To test for sulfate ion a solution of ___________ is used.

a)

silver nitrate

b)

barium chloride

c)

postassium thiocyanate

7.

To test for the presence of a chloride ion use a solution of ______________.

a)

silver nitrate

b)

barium chloride

c)

potassium thiocyanate

8.

What is the purpose of the iron (III) nitrate solution?

a)

A source of nitrate ion.

b)

A source of iron (II) ion.

c)

A source of iron (III) ion.

d)

A source of iron (III) ion to demonstrate a positive test.

9.

Assuming that you complete the entire lab including the analysis and Understanding concepts, how many tables will you need to construct?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

10.

Which of the following is not available to you in the lab?

a)

safety goggles

b)

apron

c)

unknown solutions

d)

spot plates