INORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY

Chemical Test : COPPER SULFATE

Reaction with Reaction involved Chemical equation involved Chemical Reaction

Potassium Ferrocyanide Redbrown precipitate of copper (ll) 2CuSo4+ K4Fe(CN)6 → 2K2SO4 Double Displacement
ferrocyanide + Cu2Fe(CN)6 (Metathesis)

Ammonia T.S Blue color, small amount of ammonia are Cu(H2O)4(OH)2 (aq.) +
acting as a base. 4NH4OH (aq.) → (NH4)2SO4
dark blue color, ammonia becomes (aq.) + Cu(OH)2
ligand and surround the copper ions

Barium Chloride T.S white precipitate CuSO4 + BaCl2 → BaSO4 +

CuCl2

Lead Acetate T.s white precipitate CuSO4 + Pb(C2H3O2) → PbSO4 Double Displacement
+ Cu(C2H3O2)2 reaction

Physical Test
Color blue color Pharmaceutical use
Odor Pleasant Odor used as an antiseptic agent, antifungal agent
Taste Metallic Taste for topical use, treatment of copper
Physical State Solid deficiency
Appearance Color Blue crystalline
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Chemical Test : POTASSIUM ACETATE

Reaction with Reaction involved Chemical equation involved Chemical Reaction

Acetic Acid Faint vinegar odor CH3CO2K + CH3COOH -> Acid-base neutralization
CH3COO + CH4CO2K

Sulfuric Acid and Ethyl Alcohol Fruity odor CH3CO2K + H2SO4 + C2H5OH -> Esterification
CH3SCH3 + KOH + C2H4O2 +
2O2

Ferric chloride T.S red or orange ppt. CH3CO2K + FeCL3 -> CH3Cl3 + Hydrolysis
FeCO2K

Physical Test
Color White Pharmaceutical use
Odor Faint Acetic Odor Potassium acetate acts as buffer and
Taste Saline taste antimicrobial preservative. It is also use as
Physical State solid diuretic, antacid, urinary and systemic
Appearance Color Water Soluble Crystalline Powder alkalizer.
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Chemical Test : AMMONIUM BROMIDE

Reaction with Reaction involved Chemical equation involved Chemical Reaction

Sodium Hydroxide Evolution of gas/effervescence is present 𝑵𝑯𝟒𝑩𝒓 + 𝑵𝒂𝑶𝑯 - 𝑵𝒂𝑩𝒓 +

with ammonia-like odor (pungent odor). 𝑵𝑯𝟑 + 𝑯𝟐

Silver Nitrate T.S yellow ppt. of silver bromide 𝑨𝒈𝑵𝑶𝟑 + 𝑵𝑯𝟒𝑩𝒓 - 𝑨𝒈𝑩𝒓 + Double Displacement
𝑵𝑯𝟒𝑵𝑶𝟑 (Metathesis)

Chlorine T.S 𝑪𝒍𝟐 + 𝑵𝑯𝟒𝑩𝒓 - 𝑵𝑯𝟒𝑪𝒍 + 𝑩𝒓𝟐 Single Displacement

Formation of a layer was observed, red
color solution ( Bromide on the upper
layer), ammonium chloride on the lower
layer

Physical Test
Color White Pharmaceutical use
Odor Odorless Ammonium bromide used in combination
Taste saline taste with an appropriate oxidizer is an efficient
Physical State Solid biocide, applied in various industrial water
Appearance Color Crystallized systems and waste water, to control bacteria,
fungi, and algae.
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Chemical Test : HYDROGEN PEROXIDE

Reaction with Reaction involved Chemical equation involved Chemical Reaction

Barium Hydroxide white precipitate H2O2 + Ba(OH)2 = BaO2 + REDOX reaction

2H2O

Potassium dichromate and sulfuric an orange to blue colored solution of K2Cr2O7 + 4H2SO4 + 3H2O2 → REDOX reaction
acid solution chromium sulfate Cr2(SO4)3 + 3O2 + K2SO4 +
7H2O

Physical Test
Color clear/colorless, or pale blue liquid in pure Pharmaceutical use
state
Odor pungent, irritating odor mild antiseptic used on the skin to prevent
Taste infection of minor cuts, scrapes, and burns,
Physical State liquid used as a mouth rinse to help remove mucus
Appearance Color or to relieve minor mouth irritation due to
cold sores, gingivitis
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Chemical Test : MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE

Reaction with Reaction involved Chemical equation involved Chemical Reaction

Litmus paper Color changed into BLUE.

Sodium phosphate white precipitate of magnesium Na(PO4)2 + Mg(OH)2 

phosphate Mg3(PO4)2 + NaOH

Ammonium carbonate white precipitate of magnesium (NH4)2CO3 + Mg (OH)2 

carbonate MgCO3 + 2NH3 + 2H2O

Physical Test
Color white Pharmaceutical use
Odor Antacid ,Laxative, Antiperspirant , Deodorant,
Taste Waste water treatment , Fire retardant
Physical State solid
Appearance Color Powder
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Chemical Test : CALCIUM CARBONATE

Reaction with Reaction involved Chemical equation involved Chemical Reaction
Acetic acid

Ammonium oxalate white precipitate ( calcium oxalate) NH4)2 C2O4 + CaCO3  Single Displacement
CaC204 + (NH4)2CO3

Flame test flame produces brick-red flame 2CaCO3 + 2HCI  2CaCl2 +

3CO2 + H2O
Preparation of calcium carbonate Prepared by chemical synthesis by reacting quicklime NaCO3 + CaCl1 + H2O  NaCl +
(calcium oxide) With water give calcium
hydroxide,which is then treated with carbon dioxide to
CaCO3
precipitate the calcium carbon salt. CaCO 3 also release
carbon dioxide when reacted with acid.

Physical Test
Color white Pharmaceutical use
Odor Odorless Buffering agent ,Coating agent ,Colorant
Taste Slighty chalk taste ,Opacifier ,Tablet binder, Tablet and capsule
Physical State Solid diluent, Dispersant
Appearance Color Powderized