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These colors are generated by excited electrons relaxing back to lower energy levels. Each element has unique energy levels permitted to electrons by quantum mechanics. As an electron drops to a lower level a photon is emitted, carrying away the difference in energy and the higher the energy the shorter its wavelength.
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Is the colour of a flame based on how many electrons and protons there are?
The colour of a flame is not based on how many electrons and protons there are, however it is to do with electrons. When the electrons furthest from the nucleus of the atom are excited (in this case by the heat of the flame) they gain energy and "jump" up "energy levels". The electrons don't like this extra energy so in order to lose it, they emit a photon at a particular wavelength, which we perceive as colour.
What colour flame does calcium produce in a flame test?
The colour turns brick Red .
Why does magnesium not produce a color in the flame test?
it does not produce a flame colour because magnesium's colour is not in the visible light spectrum therefore we can not see the colour
What colour flame do you get when you burn sodium?
You get and orange - yellow colour.
What is the flame colour of californium?
I suppose that the flame test was not applied to californium.
Which colour flame on Bunsen burner burns cleaner?
The blue flame.
What flame colour is the coldest?
yellow
Which is the Coldest colour of a flame?
Blue?
Why does a candle burn with a yellow flame?
Candle burns with a yellow flame because its an incomplete combustion. The temperature of the flame also relates to its colour and also the trace metal ions present will influence the flame colour.
What is the color of a roaring flame on a Bunsen burner?
the colour of the roaring flame is blue
What colour flame does lithium produce when it is burnt?
The color of lithium in the flame test is red.
What colour flame do you get when you burn strontium?
red
