FLAME TESTS (CHEMISTRY GCSE)

1. Used to identify Metal Ions

2. Method

2.1. 1) Dip nichrome (nickel-chomium alloy) wire in hydrochloric acid to clean.

2.2. 2) Dip it into the compound being tested.

2.3. 3) Put over a Bunsen flame.

3. BARIUM

3.1. Apple GREEN

4. CALCIUM

4.1. Brick RED

5. POTASSIUM

5.1. LILAC

6. LITHIUM

6.1. RED

7. SODIUM

7.1. YELLOW