Inorganic Chem

Inorganic Testing: A few pointers...

One massive fuckup people make is not going with hunches and ideas. Srsly.

If solution is green-blue, test for copper FIRST. Etc. Go on a hunch for your "first test".

Second test to apply is the "Add NaOH" or "Sodium Hydroxide" test; and here is why:
Bi(3+) - Turns White
Cd(2+) - Turns White
Al(3+) - Turns White
Mn(2+) - Turns White

## Hope to fuck it DOESNT turn white... :P

Cu(2+) - Turns Blue
Co(2+) - Turns Apple Green
Ni(2+) - Turns Apple Green
Hg(2+) - Turns Yellow

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Fe(3+) OR Fe(2+) - Turns manky brown/green/rust/shite colour.

If you still don't know, flame test it.

Seriously though, your FIRST test should be "Add NaOH"

For the "anions" try the Sulphate and Chloride tests first ...