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Offline unschooledfool

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Why is the test solution acidified when testing for sulfate ions?
« 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 
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Offline chenbeier

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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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