Halides (4.8.3.4) — AQA GCSE Chemistry Revision Notes

Revision notes for AQA GCSE Chemistry specification point 4.8.3.4, Halides.

Test for Halides (Cl-,Br-,I-)

To test for halides like CHLORIDES, BROMIDES and IODIDES, you can add DILUTE NITRIC ACID and SILVER NITRATE solution.

  • CHLORIDES (Cl-) form a WHITE precipitate.
  • BROMIDES (Br-) form a CREAM precipitate.
  • IODIDES (I-) form a YELLOW precipitate.

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