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No, because non metal atoms do not enter an excited state.

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that each metal has its own color.

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What is the flame color of the compound sodium chloride when heated?

No, sodium chloride is a very stable compound


What color does sodium hydroxide burn in a flame test?

Bright yellow :: This is the sodium ions. Any sodium compound will give a flame test colour of yellow/


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.


What color is the flame test for sliver nitrate?

I presume you mean silver nitrate. A flame test detects only the metal ion in a compound. There isn't one for silver.


Why iron does not give flame test?

Iron DOES react to a flame test. According to the "handbook for prospectors and operators of small mines" the effect of oxy-gas flame on iron is: "ignites.sparkles;dark oxides". Are you certain that you are performing the test correctly ?


Which compound gives a lilac colour in a flame test and makes a cream precipitation when silver nitrate is added?

This compound is potassium chloride.


What is dry test and wet test of anions?

The dry test of anion is a preliminary test performed to detect the presence of element in compound by introducing the sample to the flame for noting the color produced since certain element can be detected by means of their characteristic flame color. similarly, The wet test of an anion is the test which is based on the principle of treating solution with succession of reagents so that each reagent can separate a group of reagent.


What color is a copper compound when you burn it?

It depends on the compound. If the compound contains copper (I) ions, the flame is blue. If the compound contains copper (II) ions bonded to a halogen (F, Cl, I, Br, or At), the flame will be a blue-green color, and if the compound contains copper (II) ions and no halogens, the flame will be a deep green.Copper sulfate burns a light/sky blue colour.


How do you make ignition test of organic compound?

The Ignition test is a test for aromaticity. One takes a sample of their unknown, places it in an open flame and observes what happens. The presence of an aromatic ring will usually lead to the production of a sooty yellow flame in the test.


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.


Why is the flame test used?

To identify the presence of certain metal ions, such as sodium and caesium.


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