Answer:
(a). strontium iodide.
(b). SrI2.
Explanation:
This question wants to test our knowledge on qualitative part of chemistry practical.
The first part is flame test which is a physical test. The flame test that was done on the com gave red flame.
Deduction: This confirms the presence of Strontium and Calcium.
The next thing is the chemical tests.
(1). Unknown + ammonium carbonate: gives white precipitate (ppt.).
Deduction: presence of Calcium and Strontium ions
(2). Unknown + Ammonium phosphate - white ppt.
Deduction: presence of Calcium and Strontium ions.
(3). Unknown sample + ammonium sulfate - white ppt.
Deduction: presence of Strontium ion confirmed.
(3). Halide test: purple hexane layer.
Deduction: shows the presence of Iodine.
Therefore, the final conclusion can be made as;
(a). The name of the chemical compound is strontium iodide.
(b). The chemical formula for the compound is SrI2.
