Positive ions - Flame Tests (Edexcel GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Quizzes
📚Quizzes
Practise the questions
11 questions from this quiz
ShowHide
Practise the questions
11 questions from this quiz
What colour flame does lithium produce in a flame test?
What colour flame does lithium produce in a flame test?
Crimson
What colour flame does sodium produce in a flame test?
What colour flame does sodium produce in a flame test?
Yellow
What colour flame does potassium produce in a flame test?
What colour flame does potassium produce in a flame test?
Lilac
What colour flame does calcium produce in a flame test?
What colour flame does calcium produce in a flame test?
Orange/red
What colour flame does copper produce in a flame test?
What colour flame does copper produce in a flame test?
Green
Which metal ion produces a green flame in a flame test?
Which metal ion produces a green flame in a flame test?
Copper
Which metal ion produces a yellow flame in a flame test?
Which metal ion produces a yellow flame in a flame test?
Sodium
What is the purpose of flame tests?
What is the purpose of flame tests?
To identify metal ions
What happens to electrons when a metal ion is heated in a flame?
What happens to electrons when a metal ion is heated in a flame?
They jump to higher energy levels
Why does each metal ion produce a different flame colour?
Why does each metal ion produce a different flame colour?
Unique wavelength of light released
What is a practical application of flame tests?
What is a practical application of flame tests?
Making fireworks