Assume you have solution that might contain any or all of the following cations:
Ag2+, Cu2+, Ba2+, and Mn2+. Addition of HCl causes a precipitate to form. After the precipitate is filtered off, H2SO4 is added to the supernatant and another precipitate forms. No precipitate is formed. Which ions are present in each of the precipitates? This precipitate is filtered off and a solution of NaOH is added to the supernatant liquid until it is strongly alkaline. Explain which cations are not present in the original solution?