Table 1 shows the results of flame tests carried out on three different metal compounds, X, Y, and Z.
| Compound | Flame colour |
|---|---|
| X | yellow |
| Y | lilac |
| Z | orange-red |
Use the information in Table 1 to identify the metal ion present in each compound.
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