GROUP I CATIONS PROCEDURE 1:
Precipitation of Group 1 cations (1) In a 10mL soln. add 4
- Place 10 drops. Of the solution to be
analyzed.
This centrifuge is Centrifuge and remove
saved for analysis of centrifugate with a dropping
Group II-V. tube.
Precipitate remaining in the
test tube , washed with 10
drps. Of cold water
containing 1 drop of HCl.
Add 6-7 drops of water and
Centrifuge quickly. heat, with stirring, for 3
mins in water bath.
(4) Add immediately Centrifuge may contain
remove centrifuge, while Pb++. Add 4 drops of 1F
keeping mixture hot and
K2Cro4. Yellow
steam a bath. precipitate confirms
presence of LEAD ION.
Centrifuge may contain Ag(NH3)4.
Acidify centrifuge with 3F HNO3
(6) Formation of white precipitate
confirms the presence of SILVER
ION.
drops of 3F HCl
(2) Mix thoroughly and
centrifuge.
Test for completeness of
precipitation by adding another
drop of 3F HCl to the
supernatant liquid.
(3) Discard wash
water.
PROCEDURE 2:
Separation of Lead Chloride
- White precipitate obtained in
Procedure 1 may be PbCl2, AgCl,
and Hg2Cl2.
Residue may contain AgCl and
Hg2Cl2. Treat with 10 drops of
3F Ammonia. Stir thoroughly,
and centrifuge. (5) A blackening
of the residue indicates the
presence of MERCUROUS ION
Residue may contain mercury.
(7) Wash with 10 drops of water
and discard washing. Dissolve
precipitate in 2 drops of HNO3.
Dilute with 5 drops of water. (if
solution is not clear, centrifuge
and retain centrifugate). Add 1-2
drops of SnCl2 solution. White
and gray precipitate confirms
presence of MERCUROUS ION.