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Practical Chemistry

ICSE · Class 10 · Chemistry

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Introduction to Salt Analysis

  • A normal salt consists of two radicals: a cation (positive ion) and an anion (negative ion)
  • Cations are identified using alkalis or specific reagents
  • Anions are identified by observing gases evolved when treated with acids
2

Gas Identification Tests

  • Ten important gases must be identified: NH₃, CO₂, Cl₂, H₂, HCl, H₂S, NO₂, O₂, SO₂, H₂O vapor
  • Each gas has specific physical properties and chemical tests
  • Litmus paper tests are commonly used for acidic/basic nature
3

Anion Identification Methods

  • Anions identified by gas evolution when treated with acids
  • Dilute H₂SO₄ used for CO₂ (carbonates), SO₂ (sulfites), H₂S (sulfides)
  • Concentrated H₂SO₄ used for HCl (chlorides), NO₂ (nitrates)
4

Cation Identification Tests

  • Seven important cations: NH₄⁺, Pb²⁺, Cu²⁺, Fe²⁺, Fe³⁺, Zn²⁺, Ca²⁺
  • Two main methods: Alkali tests and specific reagent tests
  • NaOH and NH₄OH used as alkali reagents

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Normal salts consist of cations (positivelyTen important gases can be identifiedDifferent metal cations show characteristic reactionsAnions are identified by treatingA dry test using chloride form

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