Group 2 Sulfates

What happens to solubility of group 2 sulfates

Decreases

What is Barium Sulfate used for?

To see less dense organs in X-Ray

Whys is Barium Sulfate good for its purpose

Insoluble so will not be digested by gut but dense enough to absorb X-rays

Similarity between formations BaCO3 and BaSO₄

BaCO3 and BaSO_{4 are both white precipitate}

How to test difference between Barium Sulfate and Barium Carbonate

add acid and Barium Carbonate will form CO2 - Test through lime water- Effervescence

How is Barium Chlorine used to test for sulfate ions

1) Acidy the solution - to remove carbonates

2) Add Barium Chlorine

Positive result of sulfate ion test with Barium chlorine

If SO4 present then a white precipitate will form of BaSO4