Flame Test Lab: Identifying Elements by Color Emission Spectroscopy
Overview
Teaches atomic emission spectroscopy and element identification. Basis for analytical chemistry techniques.
Why Do This Experiment?
This experiment teaches key concepts in Chemistry.
Materials Needed
- •Various metal salt solutions(1)
- •platinum or nichrome wire(1)
- •Bunsen burner(1)
- •dilute HCl(1)
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1
1. Clean platinum wire in HCl and flame
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2. Dip in metal salt solution
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3. Hold in flame and observe characteristic color
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4. Identify elements: Na=yellow, Cu=green, Sr=red, K=violet
The Science Behind It
Teaches atomic emission spectroscopy and element identification. Basis for analytical chemistry techniques.
Learning Outcomes
- ✓Understand basic chemistry concepts
- ✓Develop observation skills
- ✓Learn through hands-on experimentation
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