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Experiment No. N

Analysis of Potassium Phosphate (K⁺PO₄³⁻)

Aim

To determine the presence of anion and cation in the given salt

Preliminary Test

  • Odor: Odorless
  • Texture: Crystalline
  • Color: White
  • Solubility: Slightly soluble in water

Test of Anion

ExperimentObservationInference
Confirmatory Test
Ammonium Molybdate Test
Salt Solution + Conc HNO₃ + Ammonium molybdate, then heat		Canary yellow ppt formsPresence of PO₄³⁻ anion is confirmed

Test of Cation

ExperimentObservationInference
Flame testLilac flamePresence of K⁺ is indicated
Confirmatory Test
Sodium Cobaltinitrite Test
Salt solution + Sodium Cobaltinitrite reagent		Yellow precipitatePresence of K⁺ is confirmed

Result

The given salt contains K⁺ ions as cation and PO₄³⁻ ions as anion. The salt is K⁺PO₄³⁻.

Precautions

  1. Handle the chemicals with care.
  2. Don't use excess of chemicals.
  3. Keep the mouth of the test tube away from the face.