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How can a flame test be used to determine the identity of an element?
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∙ 10y ago
Some flame colours are characteristic of metals present, eg Lilac for K+, Red for strontium. However, this is only indicative, because there are a few at least that have a red colour, so it needs to be proven further with a chemical test
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 12y agoyes we can use flame to identify an element
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Is the flame test a qualitative or quantitative test for the identity of an unknown?
just looking at the color of the flame --- qualitative
What color does the element Mg impart to the flame?
The flame test is not used to detect magnesium; a magnesium oxide rod is used as a support for the solutions of other elements in the flame test.
Why do lithium produce red color when placed in flames?
The colors in the flame test depends on the specific emission lines of a chemical element.
Why lithium produces a red color when it is placed in a flame?
The colors in the flame test depends on the specific emission lines of a chemical element.
Is it sufficient to identify a cation on a flame test?
It is not suffiecient to identify a cation only on a flame test.æ You must also identify the color of the flame which corresponds to a certain element.
What tests could be done to determine the identity of zinc?
flame test
Is the flame test a qualitative or quantitative test for the identity of an unknown?
just looking at the color of the flame --- qualitative
Test test test?
the objective of an identity test is to determine if the identity of a person is true
Identify test objective test?
the objective of an identity test is to determine if the identity of a person is true
What color is hydrogen in flame test?
hydrogen color flame test is purple due to the acids and element combinationa
What element is an alkaline earth metal and in a flame test forms a green flame?
Boric Acid
What information does flame test provide?
The emission spectrum of an element
What information does a flame test provide?
The emission spectrum of an element
What is the use of flame test?
to identify atoms present on an element
Why do the flame change colours according to the different element in flame test?
it has something to do with the chemical composition of the elements.
What color does the element Mg impart to the flame?
The flame test is not used to detect magnesium; a magnesium oxide rod is used as a support for the solutions of other elements in the flame test.
What periodic element is know for its ruby-colored flame test?
Rubidium
