Chemistry

State why an aqueous solution of ammonia (NH4OH) is used for identifying cations.

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Answer

The precipitate which are hydroxides of metallic radicals vary in :

  • colour
  • solubility in excess of NH4OH

Hence, ammonium hydroxide is used in qualitative analysis for identifying positive radicals or cations.

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