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
2
Q
What is the color of sodium’s flame?
A
Strong, persistent orange
3
Q
What is the color of potassium’s flame?
A
Lilac (pink)
4
Q
What is the color of rubidium’s flame?
A
Red / red-violet
5
Q
What is the color of cesium’s flame?
A
Blue / violet
6
Q
What is the color of calcium’s flame?
A
Orange-red
7
Q
What is the color of strontium’s flame?
A
Red
8
Q
What is the color of barium’s flame?
A
Pale green
9
Q
What is the color of copper’s flame?
A
Blue-green (often with white flashes)
10
Q
What is the color of lead’s flame?
A
Gray-white
11
Q
What trace color will appear if you use a nichrome wire?
A
Orange