Which of the following is a common method for detecting cations in qualitative a

Practice Questions

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Which of the following is a common method for detecting cations in qualitative analysis?
  1. Mass Spectrometry
  2. Infrared Spectroscopy
  3. Precipitation Reactions
  4. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following is a common method for detecting cations in qualitative analysis?
  • Step 1: Understand what cations are. Cations are positively charged ions.
  • Step 2: Learn about qualitative analysis. This is a method used to identify substances in a sample.
  • Step 3: Know that one common way to detect cations is through precipitation reactions.
  • Step 4: A precipitation reaction occurs when two solutions are mixed, and an insoluble compound forms.
  • Step 5: Specific reagents are added to the solution that will react with certain cations to form these insoluble compounds.
  • Step 6: Observe the formation of a solid (precipitate) to identify the presence of specific cations.
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