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Non metals cannot emit a colored light.
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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 not all metals emit colors in the flame test?
no not all metals produce a colour flame.
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 can a flame test be used to determine the identity of an element?
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
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 not all metals emit colors in the flame test?
no not all metals produce a colour flame.
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 color does chloride ion produce in flame test?
yellow Any color in solution; the flame test is for metals.
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.
Tests to identify metals?
There are many different tests that can be used to identify different metals. Using a magnet is a popular test to distinguish metals.
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
How can a flame test be used to determine the identity of an element?
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
Why is color used to analyze?
You think probable to flame test; some metals have specific colors in a flame.
when is flame test used?
to identify an unknown sample by its emission spectrum
What is the procedure to identify metals?
take a magnet and place it near a magnet, if it attracts then is said to be know as a MAGNET
