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Chemistry · L3 · Flame Test Procedure

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The physical steps of running a flame test, from cleaning the wire loop to reading the colour before it fades.

by @openstemUpdated Chemistry
Dip a clean wire loop in dilute hydrochloric acidRinse the loop in distilled waterTest the loop in a blue Bunsen flame — it should show no colourDip the clean loop into the sampleHold the loop at the edge of the blue flameObserve the flame colour immediately — it fades fastCompare the colour to a reference chart to identify the metal ion

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