This diagram covers Flame Colours Summary within Flame Tests for GCSE Chemistry. 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 still be part of a steady revision cycle. It is section 3 of 13 in this topic. Focus on the labels, the relationships between parts, and the explanation that turns the diagram into an exam-ready answer.
Topic position
Section 3 of 13
Practice
20 questions
Recall
15 flashcards
Figure 1: Characteristic flame colours for the five metal ions tested at GCSE. Learn the exact colour names.
Flame Colours Summary
- Lithium (Li⁺): Crimson red
- Sodium (Na⁺): Orange-yellow
- Potassium (K⁺): Lilac/purple
- Calcium (Ca²⁺): Orange-red (brick red)
- Copper (Cu²⁺): Blue-green (green)