Jun 15, 2022 · Learn how to perform the flame test in chemistry. Get a chart of flame test colors and learn how the technique works.

Step-by-step instructions from ACS for conducting a classroom Flame Test, a safer version of the traditional "Rainbow Demonstration" or "Rainbow Flame Test".

In this lab, you will perform flame tests of several different metal cations. The characteristic colors observed are due to emitted electromagnetic radiation from the excited metal cations.

Chemists began studying colored flames in the 18th century and soon used the term “flame tests” to distinguish between some elements. Different elements burn with different colored flames.

Nothing beats a colorful flame test! Check out three different ways of doing this chemistry lab with secondary students.

Task: Use a flame test to determine which ion salt produces the red color. Then using a spectroscope, match the bright line spectra from red fireworks to a substance in your material list.

Explore the flame test experiment for identifying metal ions through color emissions and electron energy states in this comprehensive lab report.

Pour a little powder to test into each small dish. Dip one end of a popsicle stick into the water to moisten it. Dip the wetted popsicle stick into the boric acid. Coat the tip of the stick completely. It helps to dim …

The objectives of this lab are to: Perform flame tests of metal cations in order to observe their characteristic colors, Perform calculations to determine the frequency and energy of the emitted …

This is a spectacular version of the ‘flame tests’ experiment that can be used with chemists and non-chemists alike. It can be extended as an introduction to atomic spectra for post-16 students.