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Title: Why is the test solution acidified when testing for sulfate ions?
Post by: unschooledfool on November 26, 2018, 03:11:52 PM

I know this is probably a very basic question but I don't understand why hydrochloric acid is added when testing for sulfate ions. I would appreciate an explanation. Thanks 

Title: Re: Why is the test solution acidified when testing for sulfate ions?
Post by: chenbeier on November 26, 2018, 04:59:27 PM

What do you add to check for Sulfate?