Flame Tests Flashcards

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What flame colour do lithium compounds give in a flame test?

Crimson.

What flame colour do sodium compounds give in a flame test?

Yellow.

What flame colour do potassium compounds give in a flame test?

Lilac.

What flame colour do calcium compounds give in a flame test?

Orange-red.

What flame colour do copper compounds give in a flame test?

Green (blue-green is also accepted).

True or false? If a sample contains a mixture of metal ions, a flame test always shows each colour clearly.

False. Colours can be mixed or masked, so some ions are not seen.