Science & NatureDoes a precipitate or gas form?
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Does a precipitate form when silver nitrate is added?
 
 




YES


NO



 
Does a gas form when nitric acid is added?
 
Does a precipitate form when nitric acid and barium chloride is added?
 


YES

NO




YES

NO

Carbonate
Chloride - Confirmation test of a solid forming instead of a gas forming
 
Sulfate
Nitrate - Confirmation test of adding sodium hydroxide and zinc and checking the fumes produced against red litmus paper.