Positive ions - Flame Tests (Edexcel GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Flashcards
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Purpose of flame tests
Purpose of flame tests
Identify metal ions based on flame colour
Flame colour of
Flame colour of
Crimson
Flame colour of
Flame colour of
Yellow
Flame colour of
Flame colour of
Lilac
Flame colour of
Flame colour of
Orange/red
Flame colour of
Flame colour of
Green
What happens to electrons when metal ions are heated in a flame
What happens to electrons when metal ions are heated in a flame
Jump to higher energy levels
What do excited electrons release when returning to original level
What do excited electrons release when returning to original level
Energy as light
Why each metal ion produces different flame colour
Why each metal ion produces different flame colour
Each releases light of a unique wavelength
Practical application of flame tests
Practical application of flame tests
Pyrotechnics/fireworks