Flame Test

Front

What color does potassium compounds emit during a flame test?

Back

Lavender (Violet)

Front

What is the charge of an electron?

Back

Negative

Front

Which particles in heated compounds are responsible for producing colored light?

Back

Electrons

Front

What metal ion produces a lilac flame?

Back

K+

Front

What is unique to each element that helps identify it in a flame test?

Back

Atomic fingerprint

Front

What is the principle behind the flame test?

Back

Different metal ions emit characteristic colors when heated.

Front

What happens to electrons in an atom when it is heated?

Back

They gain energy and move to higher energy levels.

Front

What is the significance of the color emitted during a flame test?

Back

It helps identify the presence of specific metal ions.

Front

What is the relationship between electron transitions and the color of light emitted?

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The color corresponds to the energy difference between electron energy levels.

Front

What is the flame color of lithium compounds?

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Crimson Red