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Prelaboratory Questions Part A: Group B1 Bi 3+ , FeCI - , ZrO 2+ , Mn 2+ , Al 3+

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Question

Prelaboratory Questions Part A: Group B1 Bi3+, FeCI-, ZrO2+, Mn2+, Al3+, Sn4+, Cr3+

a.   The initial Group B1 oxide/hydroxide precipitate is treated with HCl and a clear yellow solution results.

b.   This solution is treated with H2O2 and heated. One drop of this solution is added to 1 drop of Alizarin Red S solution, and a clear yellow solution results.

c.   The solution from (a) is treated with NaBiO3. A clear purple solution results.

d.   Two drops of the solution from (a) is treated with 6 M NaOH and solid SnCl2. A black precipitate is observed.

e.   The remaining solution from (a) is divided in two portions. KSCN is added to one, and a dark red solution results. K4Fe(CN)6 is added to the other, and a dark blue precipitate results.  

Explanation / Answer

a Sn4+

b ZrO2+

c Mn2+

d Bi3+

e FeCI-

ALL TEST OF CATIONS IN B1 http://www.public.asu.edu/~jpbirk/qual/qualanal/confirm.htm ( helpful link)