FLAME TESTS (CHEMISTRY GCSE)

1. CALCIUM

1.1. Brick RED

2. POTASSIUM

2.1. LILAC

3. LITHIUM

3.1. RED

4. SODIUM

4.1. YELLOW

5. Used to identify Metal Ions

6. Method

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

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

6.3. 3) Put over a Bunsen flame.

7. BARIUM

7.1. Apple GREEN