Color – Transition metals
tend to form brightly colored compounds.
Odor – Some compounds have
very distinctive odors.
When testing for odor always remember to WAFT!
pH – Using universal litmus paper
determine the pH of
the compound.
Solubility – By combining the
unknowns and knowing the rules of
solubility, one can determine the contents of the test tubes.
Flame Test – Metal ions when
introduced into a flame give a
distinct emission spectrum. The
color of the flame can help identify the
unknown metal.