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Flame test Flashcards

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Lithium

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Crimson flame

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Sodium

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Yellow flame

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Potassium

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Lilac flame

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Calcium

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Orange-red flame

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Copper (II)

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Green flame

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Method

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  1. Dip nichrome wire into dilute hydrochloric acid to clean it.
  2. Dip nichrome wire into sample.
  3. Place wire into roaring flame of a bunsen burner.
  4. Use colour of flame to indentify the metal ion.
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