Flame Tests Flashcards
1
Q
A flame colour of Crimson is which metal ion?
A
Lithium
2
Q
A flame colour of yellow/orange is which metal ion ?
A
Sodium
3
Q
A flame colour of lilac (pink through blue glass) is which metal ion?
A
Potassium
4
Q
A flame colour of brick red is which metal ion?
A
Calcium
5
Q
A flame colour of green is which metal ion?
A
Barium
6
Q
A flame colour of blue-green is which metal ion?
A
Copper
7
Q
How do you perform a flame test?
A
- Dip a nichrome wire in concentrated hydrochloric acid.
- Place a small amount of solid on the nichrome wire.
- Hold in a blue Bunsen flame.
