Identifying Ions: Halides 🧪 GCSE Chemistry Learning & Revision

This episode discusses how to identify halides. To identify halide ions, in a solution, a two-step process is employed. First, dilute nitric acid is added to eliminate any carbonate ions that could interfere with the subsequent test. Following this, silver nitrate is introduced. The presence of halide ions is indicated by the formation of a precipitate; silver chloride appears white, silver bromide is cream-coloured, and silver iodide presents pale yellow. These observations allow for the identification of the specific halide anion present. Don't miss out on subscribing for more educational content tailored to help you succeed in your exams. Perfect for AQA, OCR, Edexcel, CIE and WJEC exam boards. ⁠Click here to see all of our GCSE Chemistry content!

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Identifying Ions: Halides 🧪 GCSE Chemistry Learning & Revision is an episode from Revise - GCSE Chemistry Revision by Seneca Learning.

This episode is 00:05:49 long.

This episode was published on Jun 30, 2025.

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