Flame Tests Flashcards
1
Q
equipment
A
damp splints
bunsen burner
metal salts
2
Q
procedure
A
soak damp wooden splints in water overnight
dip damp wooden splint in a salt/ sample and hold in the blue flame of a Bunsen burner
note colour of flame produced
repeat using different salts ensuring you use a clean splint each time to avoid contamination
3
Q
uses of flame test
A
fireworks
4
Q
what colour does lithium produce
A
crimson
5
Q
what colour does potassium produce
A
lilac
6
Q
what colour does barium produce
A
green
7
Q
what colour does strontium produce
A
red
8
Q
what colour does copper produce
A
blue-green
9
Q
what colour does sodium produce
A
yellow
