Flame Test Flashcards

Learn the flame color of some common elements in flame test

1
Q

What is the color of Lithium’s flame?

A

Red

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2
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What is the color of sodium’s flame?

A

Strong, persistent orange

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3
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What is the color of potassium’s flame?

A

Lilac (pink)

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4
Q

What is the color of rubidium’s flame?

A

Red / red-violet

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5
Q

What is the color of cesium’s flame?

A

Blue / violet

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6
Q

What is the color of calcium’s flame?

A

Orange-red

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7
Q

What is the color of strontium’s flame?

A

Red

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8
Q

What is the color of barium’s flame?

A

Pale green

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9
Q

What is the color of copper’s flame?

A

Blue-green (often with white flashes)

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10
Q

What is the color of lead’s flame?

A

Gray-white

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11
Q

What trace color will appear if you use a nichrome wire?

A

Orange

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