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Cambridge AS & A Level Chemistry

P3.2Qualitative analysis

Qualitative analysis in Cambridge AS & A Level Chemistry: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. P3.2.1Carry out tests from the qualitative analysis notes on unknown substances, safely and in appropriate quantities.
  2. P3.2.2Record observations precisely and deduce the ions, gases or functional groups present.
  3. P3.2.3Select reagents to distinguish between given ions and decide when confirmatory tests are needed.

Lessons

  • Qualitative analysis: identifying ions, gases and functional groups

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Qualitative analysis: sample question

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A solution gives a white precipitate with aqueous ammonia that dissolves in excess aqueous ammonia. Which ion is present?

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