ICSE Class 10 Chemistry 2018 Solved Paper

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Give a chemical test to distinguish between the following pairs of chemicals :
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Lead nitrate solution and Zinc nitrate solution
Solution:  
Lead nitrate and Zinc nitrate solutions can be distinguished by adding Ammonium hydroxide solution till in exess.
On adding few drops of NH4‌OH
If Chalky white ppt → lead nitrate
If Gelatinous white ppt→ zinc nitrate
On adding excess NH4‌OH
Chalky white ppt remains insoluble confirming the presence of lead nitrate
Gelatinous white ppt dissolves confirming the presence of zinc nitrate.
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