Identifying substances · Grade 9
Flame tests
ChemAI · Worksheet
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Aim
Each metal ion gives the flame its own colour.
Before you start: what do you predict will happen? Why?
What you do
| Step | What I observed | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Open “Tests” → “Flame test” on a tube. Before each new tube choose “Clean the wire”. Test three tubes. | |
| 2 | Test all six tubes and note each colour. |
Questions
- Write a word or symbol equation for one reaction you observed.
- Explain your most important observation using particles, ions or energy.
- Was your prediction right? What would you change to get a more reliable result?