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Flame Tests

Revise Flame Tests in Chemical Analysis for GCSE Chemistry with 20 exam-style questions and 15 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should be part of a solid GCSE revision cycle.

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Introduction 2

What are Flame Tests?

Deep Dive 3

Flame Colours Summary

Diagram 4

Equipment and Method

Deep Dive 5

Why Each Metal Produces a Different Colour

How It Works 6

Metal Ion Flame Colours: Full Reference Table

Comparison 7

Key Definitions

Definitions 8

Common Misconceptions

Misconceptions 9

Memory Aid

Memory Aid 10

Higher Tier: The Blue Glass Technique

Higher Tier 11

Exam Focus

Exam Focus 12

Exam Tips for Flame Tests

Exam Tips 13

Topic Summary: Flame Tests

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What is a flame test?

A test used to identify metal ions by observing the characteristic flame color they produce when heated in a Bunsen burner flame

Flame color for sodium ions (Na⁺)?

ORANGE/YELLOW - persistent yellow-orange flame, very intense and bright

Sample Questions

Which type of wire is used to carry out a flame test?

A. Nichrome wire
B. Copper wire
C. Iron wire
D. Platinum wire

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Explain why different metal ions produce different colours in flame tests.

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