RA1/2/LQ/022: Chemical Analysis and Detection Report - Stanmore

This report details various chemical analysis techniques for identifying inorganic compounds, as part of a study skills unit at Stanmore College. It includes flame tests for detecting metals like lithium, sodium, and potassium, along with tests for sulfates, sulfites, carbonates, nitrates, and halides. The report also covers pH classification using litmus paper and universal indicators, as well as thin layer chromatography for analyzing materials, including the determination of Rf values for amino acids. Furthermore, experiments are described for identifying chemicals in unknown compounds using hydrochloric acid, hydrogen sulfide gas, and ammonium sulfide.