Instrumental analysis and flame tests: crimson for lithium
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I can identify metal ions based on the colour of their flame tests and understand how instrumental analysis methods are used for detecting and identifying elements.
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Positive ions burn with distinct colours that are visible when heated above a blue Bunsen flame.
Unique flame emission spectra are produced for each positive metal ion.
Instrumental methods are accurate, sensitive, and rapid for detecting and identifying elements and compounds.
A spectrometer can split light from coloured flames into flame emission spectra.
A spectrometer can measure more than one metal ion in a single solution and the concentration of each.
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