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15. Tartrate

Perform tests with a solution of Rochelle salt

1. $Ca^{2+}$ (Calcium chloride)

Calcium tartrate formation - White precipitate - Soluble in $HCl$ - Relatively soluble in acetic acid - Precipitation is sometimes slow - possibly rub with a stick

2. $Ag^+$ (Silver nitrate)

Silver tartrate formation - White precipitate - Soluble in $HNO_3$

3. $Ba^{2+}$ (Barium chloride)

Barium tartrate formation - White precipitate - Soluble in $HCl$