ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

Qualitative Analysis – To analyze substance Y

Test on Filtrate

1. Addition of Sodium Hydroxide solution

 Observe dirty green precipitate insoluble in excess – infer Fe 2+ ions present –
2mrks
2. Addition of aqueous ammonia
 Observe green precipitate insoluble in excess – inference – confirmation of Fe 2+
ions present – 2mrks
3. Addition of barium nitrate followed by nitric acid-
 Observe a white precipitate insoluble in excess acid – inference – presence of
sulphate ions – 2mrks

Test on Residue

5. Addition of Sodium Hydroxide solution

 Observe dirty green precipitate insoluble in excess – infer Fe 2+ ions present –
2mrks
6. Addition of aqueous ammonia
 Observe green precipitate which turns red brown and is insoluble in excess
Inference – confirmation of Fe 2+ ions present – 1mrk
 Stating that Fe 2+ is oxidized to Fe 3+ - 1mrk

7. Addition of barium nitrate followed by nitric acid-

 Observe a white precipitate which is soluble in excess acid – inference –
presence of carbonate ions – 2mrks

Discussion

Filtrate - Cation – Fe2+

Anion – SO42-

Residue Cation – Fe2+

Anion – CO32-

TOTAL 12mrks