Qualitative analysis of cations part 1

Adding drops of sodium hydroxide solution can help identify cations present in a solution. Some cations will not form a precipitate so they will be identified by the flame test while others can form a white or a colored precipitate. Other related videos: Qualitative analysis of cations by the flame test:    • Qualitative analysis cations: the flame test   Qualitative analysis of anions:    • Qualitative analysis of anions   Qualitative analysis of cations part 2:    • Qualitative analysis of cations part 2