Chemistry Notes 8B Edexcel_3

A flame test is used to identify the presence of _______ in a compound.

Sodium produces a _______/orange flame during the test.

The _______ of some metals, like magnesium, do not produce any flame color.

Electron _______ are responsible for the colors observed in flame tests.

Flame tests are reliable for detecting all metal cations in Group 1 and 2.

• True

• False

Sodium contamination can obscure the flame colors of other metals.

• True

• False

Chlorides are preferred in flame tests because they are less volatile.

• True

• False

Describing flame test colors is subjective and may vary among observers.

• True

• False

What is the flame color for lithium?

What metal cation produces a lilac color in the flame test?