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Silver nitrate test

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silver fluoride does not produce a precipitate as it is soluble in water
Dilute nitric acid added, rids of any soluble carbonates and hydroxides (impurities), as they would interfere by producing insoluble silver carbonate or insoluble silver hydroxide
A few drops of silver nitrate solution are added and the halide precipitate forms
Halide
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Further test
Silver fluoride
Silver chloride
Silver bromide
Silver iodide
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White ppt
Cream ppt
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Dissolves in dilute ammonia
Dissolves in Conc. ammonia
Insoluble in Conc. ammonia
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