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Use a flow chart to follow a procedure to identify some unknown ions

For sample 1 potassium iodide was added and there was no reaction, then sulfuric acid was added and a white precipitate formed. Finally, a flame test was performed, and the flame turned green.

Therefore, the ion in sample 1 was Barium.

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Write word equations for precipitation reactions
See Precipitation and Flame Tests.

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