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TABLE 22-2: Observed data
Analyte
Marquis reagent
color change
nitric acid
color change
Ferric chloride
color change
Acetaminophen
Aspirin (powder)
Baking soda (powder)
Cough medicine (prescription)
Dristan (powder)
Excedrin (powder)
Loperamide HCl (Imodium)
Mace (spice)
Sugar (crystals)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
m.
n.
o.
p.