Qualitative Analysis for Metallic Elements (Section)
An unknown solid is entirely soluble in water. On addition of dilute HCl, a precipitate forms. After the precipitate is filtered off, the pH is adjusted to about 1 and H2S is bubbled in; a precipitate again forms. After filtering off this precipitate, the pH is adjusted to 8 and H2S is again added; no precipitate forms. No precipitate forms upon addition of (NH4)2HPO4. (See Figure) The remaining solution shows a yellow color in a flame test (see Figure). Based on these observations, which of the following compounds might be present, which are definitely present, and which are definitely absent: CdS, Pb(NO3)2, HgO, ZnSO4, Cd(NO3)2, and Na2SO4?
Figure The characteristic yellow light in a sodium lamp results from excited electrons in the high-energy 3p orbital falling back to the lower-energy 3s orbital.

Figure Placed in a flame, ions of each alkali metal emit light of a characteristic wavelength.

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