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ZIMSEC A-Level Chemistry

P.2Qualitative analysis

Qualitative analysis in ZIMSEC 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. P.2.1Investigate an unknown substance by specified tests, using the reactions of the listed cations and anions and the tests for the listed gases.
  2. P.2.2Record observations (colours, precipitates, gases with their tests) and deductions linked to them; recognise simple organic functional groups by test-tube reactions.

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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