Flame Test

Sodium produces a _______ flame.

• red

• orange

• yellow

• green

Lithium produces a _______ flame.

• deep red

• red

• yellow

• green

Barium produces a _______ flame.

• red

• yellow/green

• deep red

• blue

Which of the following would pairs would give the same flame test results?

• NaCl & MgCl₂

• LiCl & LiBr

• CaCO₃ and MgCO₃

• H₂O and HCl

What part of the atom gains energy from the flame and then loses it in the form of light?

• Proton

• Neutron

• Nucleus

• Electrons

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which subatomic particle is directly connected to the process of the flame test?

• proton

• neutron

• electron

• quart

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

What should you do after finishing the flame test?

• Empty the waste beaker and clean up the area

• Dispose of the waste beaker in the trash

• Turn off the gas spigot and leave the area

• Leave the soaked splints in your area

What color flame does potassium produce in a flame test?

• Lilac

• Red

• Green

• Blue

Which element produces a green flame in a flame test?

• Copper

• Sodium

• Potassium

• Calcium

What is the purpose of a flame test in chemistry?

• To identify the presence of specific metal ions

• To measure the temperature of a flame

• To determine the pH of a solution

• To test the conductivity of a metal