Key term for Edexcel GCSE Chemistry, used in Separating and Purifying Substances.
A test result which incorrectly indicates that a particular ion or substance is present when it is not.
False positive appears in Edexcel GCSE Chemistry revision content for States of Matter and Mixtures, especially Separating and Purifying Substances and Potable Water Treatment.
States of Matter and Mixtures
Separating and Purifying Substances • Potable Water Treatment
Qualitative Analysis, Hydrocarbons and Polymers
Qualitative Analysis: Tests for Ions • Tests for Anions
Qualitative Analysis, Hydrocarbons and Polymers
Qualitative Analysis: Tests for Ions • Uniqueness of Tests
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