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the cation is a ion with fewer electrons than protons, giving it a positive charge. Hence when reacting it makes the electrons jump around from energy levels, resulting in the color change you see.
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∙ 14y agonot when it is oxygen. theoretically yes, but actually...
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∙ 11y agoit doesn't affect the color, it is the metal that affects the color
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Why do ions have different colors in a flame test?
When a metallic ion is heated in a flame test, the heat (energy) causes an electron to be exicted to a higher energy state. When this electron returns to a lower energy state, energy is emitted as visible light. Depending on how much energy is released when the electron returns from the higher to lower energy state will determine what color the flame will be.
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 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 is the flame colour of ferrous chloride?
blue.
Is flame coloration a test for the metallic ion or for the nitrate ion?
flame coloration is a test for the Metallic ion because the metallic ions will enter an exited state and release photons energy, in the form of light, as they return to their ground state.
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 do ions have different colors in a flame test?
When a metallic ion is heated in a flame test, the heat (energy) causes an electron to be exicted to a higher energy state. When this electron returns to a lower energy state, energy is emitted as visible light. Depending on how much energy is released when the electron returns from the higher to lower energy state will determine what color the flame will be.
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.
Why does the anion not play a role in the color of a flame in a flame test?
Anions do not play a role in the color of a flame in a flame test because they are not visible as the energy gap do not correspond to that of a visible photon. Flame tests are only applicable to cations.
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.
