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There are a few different applications of a flame test. These applications include testing for specific chemicals, checking some items specifically for poisonous chemicals, and testing fireworks.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 15y agoFlame tests can be used just about anywhere with a flame... they are most frequently used to identify unknowns I think. Certain elements and compounds burn different colors and can be more easily identified this way, however, some burn the same colors.
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∙ 9y agoThe flame test as a chemical test is rarely used as a diagnostic anymore. It has been replaced with ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasma) analysis that is basically a computerized flame test on steroids. ICP analysis allows researchers to quickly determine the elemental composition of almost any sample. One fun application of the flame test is fireworks. Fireworks are given their colors by the same chemicals that color flames in the flame test.
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∙ 9y agoScientists use the flame test in their workplace. Flame test is a confirmatory test for certain specific elements, most of which are metals.
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∙ 12y agoTo test for poison on certain objects or on fireworks
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∙ 11y agoI think your question would be much more valuable if you asked why. As for whom, scientist, engineers, etc... The flame test is used to detect the element based off of the color of the flame.
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∙ 13y agoFire works are a good real world example.
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∙ 14y agoin salt analysis...
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∙ 11y agoFireworks, Flares
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∙ 12y agoMetla ions or minerals
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How are flame tests used in forensic science?
Flame tests are used to help identify substances used in murders
How are flame tests used in industry?
Flame tests are used in a wide range of environments. I.e, In construction and construction materials to assess at what stage a material used will actually catch fire. In many cases the test is used for fire prevention. In furniture, most countries now have a formal fire resistant level required to build and retail furniture.
What are the uses of zinc borate?
Flame retardant
What color does lead burn?
Lead burns with a bluish-white flame when ignited. Flame tests use analysis of flame color to detect the presence of particular elements within a compound.
Why use flame tests in forensic science?
Flame tests allow you to get some idea of what substances make up a given sample. It is particularly useful for the identification of polymers, because many of them give off unique burn patterns.
How are flame tests used in forensic science?
Flame tests are used to help identify substances used in murders
Flame tests in daily life?
Fireworks
What are the techniques used to analyze inorganic chemicals?
Precipitation tests Flame tests Tests on gases Other ions
What is the flame color of Lead II Nitrate?
Lead compounds tend to be blue in flame tests
How are flame tests used in industry?
Flame tests are used in a wide range of environments. I.e, In construction and construction materials to assess at what stage a material used will actually catch fire. In many cases the test is used for fire prevention. In furniture, most countries now have a formal fire resistant level required to build and retail furniture.
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
How do impurities affect the outcome of the flame tests?
The result can be erroneous.
When doing flame tests Li Cl and K Cl both contain Cl so what makes the flame tests different colors?
The flame tests are different because they contain different metal cations. Since the metals were the variable that you changed, you know that can be the only reason why the flames would be different colors.
What is the method identifying metal?
there are many tests but flame test, colour and spectroscopy..are the prilimnary tests for identifying metals.
What tests could be done to determine the identity of zinc?
flame test
What can happen when flame tests are carried out carelessly?
The results may be erroneous.
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.
