Flame Tests for Cations Flashcards
1
Q
Flame test for potassium ions (K+)
A
Lilac
2
Q
Flame test for sodium ions (Na+)
A
Yellow
3
Q
Flame test for lithium ions (Li+)
A
Crimson red
4
Q
Flame test for copper ions (Cu2+)
A
Blue-green
5
Q
Flame test for calcium ions (Ca2+)
A
Orange-red
6
Q
What material should the wire be made out of for a flame test?
A
Platinum, because it is inert.