alleryA white chloride precipitate turns black after ammonia is added. Which ion is indicated?
ASilver(I) ions
BLead(II) ions
CMercury(I) ions
DZinc(II) ions
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Mercury(I) ions
The black product in this test indicates mercury(I) ions.
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