What does a flame test identify?
What does a flame test identify?
A flame test identifies certain metal ions by the distinctive colour they give to a Bunsen flame. A metal ion is a positively charged particle formed when a metal atom loses one or more electrons.
Step-by-step lessons on AQA GCSE Chemistry 8.3.1 Flame tests. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Nail the core quantitative topics — moles, balancing equations and calculations — early on, since they underpin higher-tier questions across every paper and topic.