A student conducts flame tests on three unknown chloride salt solutions: XXX, YYY, and ZZZ. Each solution contains a single type of metal cation.
The student's observations are recorded in the table below:
| Solution | Flame colour observed | Metal ion |
|---|---|---|
| Solution X | Yellow | ........................................ |
| Solution Y | Green | ........................................ |
| Solution Z | Lilac | ........................................ |
Complete the table by writing the name of the metal ion present in each solution.
Choose your answers from the list below:
Practise Edexcel GCSE Chemistry Qualitative analysis: tests for ions with exam-style questions for Foundation and Higher tier. 127 questions, matched to the Edexcel GCSE Chemistry (1CH0) specification and written in Paper 1 and Paper 2 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.
