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Can we use silver nitrate to distinguish between chloride and carbonate salts?
Initially, we are given a solution containing two salts, they can be either carbonate or chloride salts (we do not know their composition initially).
Generally, $\ce{AgNO3}$ is used as a confirmatory ...
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Removing sodium borate for the test proving thiocyanate ions
I've just learned that when carrying out the identification test for thiocyanate ions borax can induce a false positive and therefore needs to be removed. I couldn't find the answer on google so I'm ...
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How can I check if this mystery compound is strontium bromide?
Trying to identify a mystery compound, here are some of my notes, I'm trying to get a second opinion on what it might be!
Observations
Appears as a white powder, some chunks are formed, sticking to ...
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