How were cations divided into groups for salt analysis?

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How does salt analysis work? How did they divide cations into these 6 groups?
I'm confused over things like:- In a group we precipitate metals through their sulphides - but only few of the metals precipitate - why only specific emtals precipitate. Then in another group we precipitate metals as sulphates, again only specific metals precipitate

Why is this? How on Earth did they divide cations into such groups?
 
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First, they experimentally checked solubilities of salts. Then, they designed analytical procedure based on this knowledge.
 

1. What is the purpose of salt analysis?

The purpose of salt analysis is to identify and quantify the different ions present in a solution. This can help determine the chemical composition of a substance and provide information about its properties and potential uses.

2. How is salt analysis performed?

Salt analysis involves a series of chemical tests that use specific reagents to detect the presence of different ions. These tests may include precipitation reactions, acid-base titrations, and flame tests. The results of these tests are used to identify the ions present in the solution.

3. What are the main types of salts that can be analyzed?

The main types of salts that can be analyzed include inorganic salts, which are composed of metal cations and non-metal anions, and organic salts, which are composed of organic cations and inorganic or organic anions.

4. What are some common applications of salt analysis?

Salt analysis is commonly used in various fields such as pharmaceuticals, environmental testing, and forensic science. It can help identify unknown substances, determine the purity of a substance, and monitor the levels of certain ions in a solution.

5. What are the limitations of salt analysis?

One limitation of salt analysis is that it cannot detect all types of ions present in a solution. It also may not be able to distinguish between closely related ions or accurately quantify the concentrations of ions. Additionally, the accuracy of the results may be affected by factors such as the quality of the reagents and human error in performing the tests.

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