Calcium flame test

Question 1

What is the purpose?

Answer 1

• To see whether there are any calcium ions present

Question 2

What equipment is used?

Answer 2

1. Bunsen burner
2. Heat proof mat
3. Wired loop
4. Sample solution

Question 3

What are the safety protocols? (Hazard)

Answer 3

1. Bunsen burner
2. Sample solution

Question 4

What are the safety protocols? (Risk)

Answer 4

1. Hair could catch fire
2. You could burn yourself
3. the solution can get into your eyes

Question 5

What are the safety protocols? (Precaution)

Answer 5

1. Tie long hair back
2. Turn the Bunsen burner flame to a safety flame
3. Wear safety goggles

Question 6

What is the method?

Answer 6

1. Light a Bunsen burner
2. Turn the Bunsen burner flame to a roaring flame
3. Dip a wired loop into the solution
4. Hold the wired loop slightly into the flame
5. Observe and record what colour the flame changes to
6. If calcium is present then the flame will turn orange