cation tests Flashcards
1
Q
whats the method of cation tests
A
make a loop on the end of nichrome wire
dip the loop in concentrated hydrochloric acid and then into the salt
place the loop into the bunsen burner flame and recorf the results
2
Q
whats the flame colour of lithium li+
A
crimson
3
Q
whats the flame colour of sodium Na+
A
yellow/ orange
4
Q
whats the flame colour of potassium K+
A
lilac
5
Q
whats the flame colour of calcium Ca+
A
brick red
6
Q
whats the colour of copper Cu+
A
blue/green green/blue
