Identify Ionic Compounds Flame Test. Web a flame test is a qualitative analysis used by the chemist to identify the metal and metalloid ion in the sample. The metal ion is calcium, ca 2+.
Metal Ion Flame Test Colours [Infographic] from chemistry.com.pk
Not all metal ions emit colour when heated in the gas burner. Sodium chloride, calcium chloride, lithium chloride, potassium. Depending on which elements are present will mean they turn different colours:
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