Chemistry A-Level
Test-tube scale qualitative analysis
What Test-tube scale qualitative analysis means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Test-tube scale qualitative analysis
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Reference: OCR
Carrying out reactions in a test tube to identify ions in an unknown compound, recording observations such as precipitate colour and whether it dissolves in excess reagent.
Topics that use Test-tube scale qualitative analysis
- Transition elements - 5.3.2 Qualitative analysis (OCR A-Level)
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