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The emission spectrum of the element is compared with known spectra.
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∙ 13y agoIn my Chemistry class, we had a total of 9 different compounds such as
1.Strontium Chloride 2. Copper Chloride 3. Potassium Iodine 4. Barium Chloride 5.Calcium Nitrate 6.Sodium Chloride 7.Sodium Iodine and then two unknowns.
We went through the first 6, and we listed the colors it produced when put into the flame. After experimenting with the first six we then did the two unknowns and noted the colors of them. We then compared the two unknowns with the first six of the list listed above. When the colors match, look at the first element in the compound such as Copper Chloride. Copper would be the element to produce the color.
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∙ 11y agoAll the unknowns have different chemical properties. So when they are burned to perform the flame test, they emit different colored flames. Based on the color of the flames, the unknown can be identified.
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∙ 8y agoThe emission spectrum of the element is compared with known spectra.
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∙ 6y agoSome elements burn with a flame of a characteristic colour.
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What type of test can be used to identify calcium carbonate?
add hcl bubbles of co2 produced and flame test
Several of the flame tests were shades of red What should be done in the laboratory to correctly identify one of these ions?
you will have to do another flame test to record the differences
When is the flame test applicable?
It is usually used for when one is trying to figure out the chemical make up of an unknown substance. Depending on what color the substance makes during a flame test will help you figure out what it is composed of.
Conclusion in flame test?
During a flame test, elements are heated, and their, electrons of the atoms gain energy from the flame. When they lose this energy, they emit colors of visible light. Since each element has its own specific light, you can easily identify which element has been heated
Can a flame test be used to identify a non metal atom in a compound?
No, because non metal atoms do not enter an excited state.
when is flame test used?
to identify an unknown sample by its emission spectrum
How do you identify a unknown white powder?
Thomas, but his friends just call him Tom.
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 does the flame test tell you about chemicals?
With the flame test we can identify some chemical elements; see the link to Wikipedia, for ex.
How does a flame test help to identify inorganic substances?
The color of the flame is indicative of the constituent elements.
What is the use of flame test?
to identify atoms present on an element
What does the flame test give off to identify a substance?
The color of the flame test is specific for some metals. See the link below.
Why is it difficult to identify potassium ions and sodium ions in low sodium salt using a flame test?
When sodium is subjected to a flame test, it burns a bright yellow. This yellow flame can be brighter than the lilac flame color of the potassium, which makes it more difficult to distinguish between the sodium and potassium.
What is the flame test used for?
To indentify an unknown sample by its emission light
Why can you not use flame tests to identify all the elements?
1. not all elements give colour to the flame 2. flame test is not always accurate
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 type of test can be used to identify calcium carbonate?
add hcl bubbles of co2 produced and flame test
