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Im not 100% sure, but assuming we know that different colors are emitted according to energy level (which is related to which shell the electron is one) we can say that the reason Na emits a yellow color is because it's electron isn't on one of the outer shells (i.e 6th or 7th) therefore it emits a yellow light instead of a blue light (high energy) or red (low energy)
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Why does sodium give yellow color in the flame test?
There would be electron transitions in sodium atoms while the flame test. The majority of them would emit photons which would have same energy and frequency corresponding to yellow color.
What color flame test does ammonium chloride give?
NH4Cl should not have an impact on a flame thus will emit a orange/yellow glow.
What kind of radiation does sodium - 24 emit?
ultra volit
What gases are released from green a house?
That would depend upon whether the greenhouse is in use, and whether it is being heated, and how. Greenhouses heated with propane will release CO2. Greenhouses not in use may emit various gases, depending upon the state of decomposition of any organic material contained within them. In general, an unheated (or solar heated) greenhouse in use will tend to emit oxygen, via photosynthesis activity of the plants contained within it.
What is formed at the anode and the cathode during the electrolysis of sodium iodide?
If a solution of NaI is electrolyzed, iodine is formed at the anode and hydrogen gas at the cathode. In the instance if it is the molten liquid of NaI, it would emit sodium from the sodium at the cathode and iodine at the anode.
Why does sodium give yellow color in the flame test?
There would be electron transitions in sodium atoms while the flame test. The majority of them would emit photons which would have same energy and frequency corresponding to yellow color.
Is sodium lamp monochromatic?
No, sodium lamps are not monochromatic. They emit a broad spectrum of light, with a characteristic yellow-orange color due to the dominant emission of spectral lines in the yellow region.
Why will all sodium compounds emit the same color flame?
Because important is the metal - sodium - and his most important spectral lines - yellow region.
Why is yellow color is imparted to the flame when glass is heated?
the bright yellowish orange tells you that there are sodium coumpounds used in making the glass. it is so intense, that it hides the flame color givenoff by Ca+2 & by K+ it needs to be heated to energize the electrons of sodium much like you energize water when you boil it into steam ... i found that on yahoo answers :D -margo
What is the colour of potassium carbonate?
In a flame test, potassium and its compounds emit a lilac color, which may be masked by the strong yellow emission of sodium if it is also present. Cobalt glass can be used to filter out the yellow sodium color. The potassium ion is colorless in water.
What color is potassium carbonate?
In a flame test, potassium and its compounds emit a lilac color, which may be masked by the strong yellow emission of sodium if it is also present. Cobalt glass can be used to filter out the yellow sodium color. The potassium ion is colorless in water.
Principle of working of a sodium vapour lamp?
In a low pressure sodium vapour lamp, argon or neon gas is first heated up to emit a slight red or purple glow. The heat from this warms sodium metal in the light to the point of vaporizing, which is when the familiar yellow glow begins.
Why methanol is changing its colour to yellow on addition of sodium metal?
because heat excites sodium atom and move their valence electron from 3s orbital to 3p orbital as those electrons fa;;s back to 3s they emit a photon with a wave length thats why color changes to yellow.
A gas heated to millions of degrees would emit?
A gas heated to millions of degrees would emit X-rays.
Is there any device which can emit smell when heated?
a resistor
When sodium is put in water it produces a golden flame why?
Metallic sodium reacts with water producing sodium hydroxide, hydrogen gas, and lots of heat. The hydrogen gas mixes with air and the heat ignites this mixture. Small amounts of sodium atoms are carried up into the flame, where the heat ionizes them. As these excited ions relax back to their ground state they emit yellow/golden color photons, giving the flame its hue.
What color flame test does ammonium chloride give?
NH4Cl should not have an impact on a flame thus will emit a orange/yellow glow.
