Flame Test Colors Chart

What is Flame Test?

Flame Test is a qualitative analysis method used in chemistry to identify the presence of certain metal ions in a compound. When a sample is heated in a Bunsen burner flame, it emits a characteristic color, allowing the identification of the metal ion present. This phenomenon is based on the principles of atomic emission spectroscopy and the excitation of electrons....

How to Perform Flame Test

To perform a flame test in chemistry, two types of methods are used which are:...

Flame Test Colours

Flame Test is used to identify different types metallic ions present in a compound when they are subjected to burner. When they are exposed to flame the different cations emit specific colours which helps identifying them. Let’s learn flame test for some of the commonly known metals...

Practical details to carry out the flame test

Use a wire made of platinum or nichrome (nickel-chromium alloy). To clean the wire, immerse it in a concentrated hydrochloric acid (HCl) solution and then heat it in a Bunsen burner flame until it no longer colors the flame. Dip the cleaned wire into a powder sample or a solution containing metal ionic salts. Heat the wire in the flame of a Bunsen burner. Observe and note the color produced in the flame....

Flame Test Colors Chart

Here are the names, symbols, and colors of different ions shown in the flame test:...

Applications of Flame Test

While considered archaic and of questionable reliability, the flame test has several applications in chemistry. Some of the critical applications include:...

Limitations of the Flame test

Limitations of flame test are as follows:...

Flame Test – FAQs

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