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Topic: Why is the test solution acidified when testing for sulfate ions?  (Read 1361 times)

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Offline unschooledfool

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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 

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Re: Why is the test solution acidified when testing for sulfate ions?
« Reply #1 on: November 26, 2018, 04:59:27 PM »
What do you add to check for Sulfate?

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