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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
Why is flame test very not accurate?
A flame test is not very accurate because the other chemicals that you are testing will fall into your Bunsen burner creating a contaminated flame. Therefore you may see mixed colorations in the flame and get a negative reading for your chemicals color
Is a flame test a qualitative or quantitative test?
The flame test in analytical chemistry is only qualitative.
Why is it necessary to use non-luminous flame in flame test?
Using a non-luminous flame in a flame test ensures that the color produced is due to the metal ion itself and not any additional color from the burning fuel. This allows for accurate identification of the metal ions present in the sample based on the specific color produced in the flame.
What color does Cesium burn in a flame test?
Cesium burns with a lilac or bluish-violet flame in a flame test.
What color is the flame test for nickel?
The flame test for nickel produces a blue-green color flame.
What color flame test does cobalt and chromium give?
Cobalt gives a blue flame test while chromium gives a green flame test.
What difficulties may we find when we used the flame test for identification?
Some difficulties with using the flame test for identification include overlapping colors between different elements or compounds, variations in flame color due to impurities or contaminants, and the need for a controlled environment to ensure accurate results. Additionally, some elements may not produce distinct flame colors, making identification challenging.
What colour does just chlorine turn in the flame test?
Chlorine gas itself does not emit a colored flame when subjected to a flame test. Instead, it will impart a green color to the flame when a sample containing chlorine (such as a chloride compound) is included in the flame test.
What color flame test does the iodide solution give in flame test?
It is not the anions (e.g. iodide) that are responsible for the flame test color, rather the cations such as sodium ion, potassium ion and calcium ion give you different colors.
What colour flame does calcium produce in a flame test?
The colour turns brick Red .
How do you know if something is copper for example a vase?
you need to do the flame test you need to do the flame test
