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Offline Schrödinger

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Doubts in qualitative inorganic analysis
« on: September 29, 2009, 11:54:56 AM »
Why is it that although Mg2+ can be precipitated as carbonate, we don't use that as a test in group 5, which includes Ca, Sr, Ba? (correct me if i've got the facts wrong)

I tried to reason out why but i couldn't come up with any clue. Please help
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Re: Doubts in qualitative inorganic analysis
« Reply #1 on: September 29, 2009, 01:16:49 PM »
I think MgCO3 will form hydrates
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Re: Doubts in qualitative inorganic analysis
« Reply #2 on: September 29, 2009, 02:00:26 PM »
Long time ago I tried to precipitate MgCO3 from Mg(NO3)2 + Na2CO3.
I got a faint ppt. That is all.
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Re: Doubts in qualitative inorganic analysis
« Reply #3 on: September 29, 2009, 07:00:24 PM »
It could be because the magnesium cation is so much smaller than the carbonate (CO32-) anion. A poor size match between the cation and the anion makes for weaker bonds. In contrast the other metals you mention are all larger and would match up better with the large anion. Beryllium carbonate (which can form to some extent) isn't used as a test either and the cation there is smaller still.
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