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Is a flame test a qualitative or quantitative test?

The flame test in analytical chemistry is only qualitative.


Is a flame test qualitative or a quantitative analysis?

A flame test is a qualitative analysis technique used to identify the presence of specific elements based on the color of the flame produced. It is not typically used for quantifying the amount of the element present in a sample.


Is a hot flame a qualitative or quantitative measurement?

A hot flame is a qualitative measurement, as it describes the subjective perception of the flame's temperature based on sensory experience rather than a precise numerical value.


5 example of qualitative and quantitative observations before burning a candle.?

qualitative - smells of smoke, hot air from flame, flame is orange and blue at the bottom, flame moves around, [unscented candle - no smell], wick is burning and turning black. quantitative - sorry i don't have the answer. I'm looking for it myself :(


Why is atomic absorption not used for qualitative analysis?

For one thing, atomic absorption equipment is basically a fancier version of flame emission equipment (I'm unaware of any instrument capable of doing AA that can't also do FE), and flame emission doesn't require you to change tubes every time you want to check for another element.


How would you characterize the flame test with respect to its sensitivity?

The flame test is relatively low in sensitivity compared to other analytical techniques, as it primarily detects the presence of certain metal ions based on the color of the flame produced. While it can effectively identify specific elements, it may not detect trace amounts of metals and can be influenced by the presence of other substances. Therefore, while useful for qualitative analysis, the flame test is not suitable for quantitative measurements or detecting low concentrations of elements.


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.


What Qualitative observations would you discover after ligting a candle?

Colour of the flame would be one.


What was the flame test original use?

The flame test was originally used as a qualitative analysis technique in chemistry to identify the presence of certain metal ions in a compound based on the color emitted by the flame when the compound is burned. This method is still used today in chemical analysis and identification of elements.


Which one is for measuring qualitative or quantitative?

A qualitative measurement is just that- it measures the quality of something, or rather it's more of a physical observation. So say you were observing a sunflower. Yellow would be a qualitative measurement. The texture of the petals(smooth). All things that would qualify as sort of observations. Qualitative "measurement" actually uses no numbers at all.


What do you observe in unlit candle qualitative?

In an unlit candle, the qualitative observations would be its solid wax structure, the presence of a wick, and the lack of a flame or melted wax.


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

No, sodium chloride is a very stable compound