Flame test [Unguided]

Explore chemistry with our interactive flame test MR simulation. See how different substances react in flames and analyze their unique colors. Learn about flame tests as an analytical method for identifying elements. Discover variations in flame colors and the impact of chloride ions on emission spectra. Fun and educational!

Grades: Grades 9-12
Variant: Unguided
Standards: NGSS Physical Science
Plays on: MRDesktopWeb

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Lab objectives and outcomes

Students will be able to identify at least three different metallic elements based on their unique flame test colors.
Students will be able to compare and contrast the flame test results of various substances to analyze how different elements produce unique emission spectra.
Students will be able to explain the impact of chloride ions on the observed flame test colors of a substance.

Suggested activities

Flame test Quiz

Pre-assessment

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Flame test Discussion

Post-assessment

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Run this simulation with a class and watch it happen: who started, who finished, and how long each learner took. Drill into a run to see what they actually did.

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