Flame Test Flashcards
1
Q
Step 1: Dip the …?… into …?… and then into the …?…
A
Step 1: Dip the NICHROME WIRE into CONCENTRATED HYDROCHLORIC ACID and then into the SOLID SAMPLE.
2
Q
Step 2: Hold the …?… in a …?… and observe the flame colour.
A
Step 2: Hold the LOOP OF THE NICHROME WIRE in a BUNSEN FLAME and observe the flame colour.
3
Q
Colour of flame when Sodium is present
A
Yellow
4
Q
Colour of flame when Potassium is present
A
Lilac
5
Q
Colour of flame when Barium is present
A
Apple green
6
Q
Colour of flame when Calcium is present
A
Brick red
7
Q
Colour of flame when Copper is present
A
Blue-Green