The memory part in C8

Getting a U in chemistry
U for Ultimate, Unstoppable, Unbelievable and Underrated
 = = Lithium (Li_+) = = = = Sodium (Na_+) = =
Flame Tests
= = Potassium (K_+) = = = = Copper (Cu_2+) = = = = Calcium (Ca_2+) = =
Crimson (Bright) Yellow Lilac Green Orange/Red
(NOT PURPLE)

Metal Hydroxides
Aluminium (Al_3+) Calcium (Ca_2+) Magnesium (Mg_2+) Iron (II) (Fe_2+) Iron (III) (Fe_3+) Copper (II) (Cu_2+)
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Forms a white precipitate
Dissolves in excess NaOH
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Forms a white precipitate
Distinguished by flame test
- Forms a white Forms a green Forms a brown Forms a blue
for colourless solution above ^ ^ ^ precipitate precipitate precipitate precipitate

Carbonates, Halide and Sulfate tests

Testing For Carbonates (CO_3_2-) Testing For Halides Testing For Sulfates (SO_4_2-)