Flame Test Pre-Lab

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What does ROY G BIV represent?

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It gives the order of the colors in the visible spectrum: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet.

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What type of charge does a proton have?

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Positive.

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What type of charge does a neutron have?

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Neutral (No Charge).

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What type of charge does an electron have?

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Negative.

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How do electrons become excited?

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By absorbing light/energy.

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What is the significance of the flame test in chemistry?

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It is used to identify the presence of certain metal ions based on the color of the flame.

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What is an atom?

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The basic unit of a chemical element, consisting of a nucleus surrounded by electrons.

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What is the role of electrons in an atom?

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Electrons are negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus and are involved in chemical bonding.

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What happens when an electron moves to a higher energy level?

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It absorbs energy and becomes excited.

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What is the difference between an element and a compound?

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An element is a pure substance made of one type of atom, while a compound is made of two or more different types of atoms chemically bonded together.