Chloride Chemical Reaction - Flame Test Lab In Stock Now

Metal chlorides evaporate under the flame and thus give a bright color. The color can be used to identify the metal ion. Chlorine atoms refrain from emitting any energy in the visible region of light. When the metal ions/ Metal chlorides are placed under the flame, the electrons gain energy.

Materials:

Small Beaker x 7

Safety Glasses

Bunsen Burner

Butane

Lighter

Wood Splints

7 small vials of different chlorides

Chloride          Color

Barium         Yellow-green

Calcium         Orange-red

Copper         Blue-green

Lithium         Crimson Red

Potassium     Pale Violet

Sodium                Yellow

Strontium             Red