Solutions of magnesium, barium, and strontium are each clear and colorless. Predict what might happen if a drop of each solution was held in the flame of a lab burner.
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The question asks what would happen if solutions of magnesium, barium, and strontium were held in a flame.
Answer
Magnesium produces a bright white flame, barium produces a yellow-green flame, and strontium produces a red flame.
Magnesium will produce a bright white flame, barium will produce a yellow-green flame, and strontium will produce a red flame.
Answer for screen readers
Magnesium will produce a bright white flame, barium will produce a yellow-green flame, and strontium will produce a red flame.
More Information
The flame test is an analytical procedure used in chemistry to detect the presence of particular elements, based on each element's characteristic emission spectrum. The color of the flame changes depending on the element present.
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Remember to specify the correct flame color for each element to avoid losing marks.
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