Flame test Flashcards

1
Q

Lithium

A

Crimson flame

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2
Q

Sodium

A

Yellow flame

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3
Q

Potassium

A

Lilac flame

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4
Q

Calcium

A

Orange-red flame

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5
Q

Copper (II)

A

Green flame

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6
Q

Method

A
  1. Dip nichrome wire into dilute hydrochloric acid to clean it.
  2. Dip nichrome wire into sample.
  3. Place wire into roaring flame of a bunsen burner.
  4. Use colour of flame to indentify the metal ion.
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