Tests for Positive Ions
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- Created on: 05-04-15 18:28
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You can test for various metal ions by putting your substance in a flame and seeing what colour the flame goes
Lithium (Li+) ---> crimson flame
Sodium (Na+) ---> yellow flame
Potassium (K+) ---> lilac flame
Calcium (Ca 2+) ---> red flame
Barium (Ba 2+) ---> green flame
To flame test a compound in a lab:
- ensure the wire loop is clean: dip it in hydrochloric acid and rinse it…
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