You obtain an Unknown Sample from the Stockroom.  You begin testing the solution through the steps outlined in the flowchart of the experiment’s PDF file.  You first add HCl and centrifuge your mixture.  You observe the formation of a white precipitate in the bottom of the test tube.   After pouring off the supernatant liquid, you add hot water to the white precipitate.  Addition of the hot water dissolves some of the precipitate, but some white precipitate still remains on the bottom of the test tube.  You pour off the supernatant liquid, and add ammonia (NH3) to the remaining precipitate.  You now observe the formation of a gray-black precipitate.

You obtain an Unknown Sample from the Stockroom.  You begin testing the solution through the steps outlined in the flowchart of the experiment’s PDF file.  You first add HCl and centrifuge your mixture.  You observe the formation of a white precipitate in the bottom of the test tube.   After pouring off the supernatant liquid, you add hot water to the white precipitate.  Addition of the hot water dissolves some of the precipitate, but some white precipitate still remains on the bottom of the test tube.  You pour off the supernatant liquid, and add ammonia (NH₃) to the remaining precipitate.  You now observe the formation of a gray-black precipitate.

Which of the following is a valid conclusion to draw at this point?