12 Salt Analysis - 5 Ammonium Carbonate
12 Salt Analysis - 5 Ammonium Carbonate
12 Salt Analysis - 5 Ammonium Carbonate
PRELIMINARY TEST
Flame test:
The substance is made into
3.
a paste with conc. HCl in a No characteristic flame. Absence of Ca2+
3
watch glass and a little of
this shown in the flame.
Ash test:
To a little of the salt add
few drops of conc. HNO3
4.
and Cobalt nitrate No characteristic ash Absence of Mg2+ Al3+, Zn2+.
4
solution. Then dip a filter
paper in it and burn to
ash.
SYSTEMATIC TEST FOR ANIONS
2. To a little of the salt solution, Reddish brown precipitate is Presence of NH4+ is confirmed
Nessler’s reagent is added formed
Result:
The given salt contains NH4 + cation.
Report:
The given simple salt is Ammonium carbonate
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