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9-1 AQA GCSE Chemistry Chemical Tests > Flame Tests > Flashcards

Flame Tests Flashcards

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Which ions can be tested for using a flame test?

A 
Lithium
Sodium
Potassium 
Calcium 
Copper
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What coloured flame does lithium burn as?

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Crimson

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What coloured flame does sodium burn as?

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Yellow

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What coloured flame does potassium burn as?

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Lilac

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What coloured flame does calcium burn as?

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Orange-red

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What coloured flame does copper burn as?

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Green

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What sometimes happens to the colour of the flame if there is a mixture of ions?

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You may only see the coloured flame of one of the ions as it has masked the other colour

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9-1 AQA GCSE Chemistry Chemical Tests (6 decks)

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