Identifying Unknown Cation, Anion, & Salt labs
Section outline
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The flame test lab shows the energy released in a wavelength of light (color) as an atom's electrons return to their GROUND STATE, the normal position around the atom's nucleus. You are to watch this video, take note of the observations from each of the metals; then, there are two unknown metals to identify. You will enter your values, along with your identification of the unknown metal in the form below.
This lab is due for those that miss class on Thursday/Friday.