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Chemistry: Flame Test Lab
Chemistry

02 Oct 2014

Flame Test Lab

Purpose: To find out the unknown compound from known compounds and the color of the flame.

Safety & Precautions:

•Do not cross contaminate compounds.

•Keep goggles on at all times when working on lab.

•Long hair should be tied up to avoid being singed.

Table of Observations

Compound Flame Color

Strontium Chloride strong dark orange red

Strontium Nitrate bright orange

Copper II Nitrate bright green

Copper II Chloride strong light green

Sodium Nitrate strong orange

Sodium Chloride a soft orange

Potassium Nitrate soft peach

Potassium Chloride peach with orange outline
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