Question

Unknown # 41

Flame Test Color: Lilac
Addition of HCl(aq): NR (No reaction)
Addition of HCl(aq) and BaCl2(aq): NR (No reaction)
Addition of HNO3(aq) and AgNO3(aq): Yellow precipitate

What is the unknown ionic compound molecular formula?

Answer 1

Answer:

KI

Explanation:

From the question, we can see that a qualitative analysis of the compound shows that it has a lilac flame colour. The lilac flame colour corresponds to the potassium ion (K^+).

Again, the test of addition of HNO3(aq) and AgNO3(aq) to a solution is a test for halogens. If the result is a green precipitate, then the ion present is the iodide ion (I^-).

Hence, the compound must be KI.