Chemistry A-Level
confirming a halide
What confirming a halide means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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A white precipitate that clears with dilute ammonia is chloride, a cream one that clears only with concentrated ammonia is bromide, and a yellow one that resists both is iodide.
Topics that use confirming a halide
- Trends in properties (AQA A-Level)
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