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Identifying products

Laboratory tests are used to detect and identify gases and ions. Instrumental methods of analysis are faster, more accurate and more sensitive than these simple chemical tests.

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Predicting and identifying reactions and products
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Fran Scott demonstrates how to test for various ions and interpret the results

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