Flame test Flashcards
1
Q
Lithium
A
Crimson flame
2
Q
Sodium
A
Yellow flame
3
Q
Potassium
A
Lilac flame
4
Q
Calcium
A
Orange-red flame
5
Q
Copper (II)
A
Green flame
6
Q
Method
A
- Dip nichrome wire into dilute hydrochloric acid to clean it.
- Dip nichrome wire into sample.
- Place wire into roaring flame of a bunsen burner.
- Use colour of flame to indentify the metal ion.