Flames Test [Unguided]

Explore chemistry through our interactive flame test simulation. Discover how substances react in flames, analyzing their unique colors. Learn about flame tests' analytical method and applications in identifying elements. Explore flame color variations and chloride ions' influence on emission spectr

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

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Lab objectives and outcomes

Students will be able to Identify the characteristic flame colors produced by different metallic salts during a flame test.
Students will be able to Analyze the observed flame colors to correlate them with specific metallic elements, demonstrating an understanding of their emission spectra.
Students will be able to Apply the flame test as an analytical method to distinguish between various unknown metallic salts based on their unique flame emissions.

Suggested activities

Flames Test Quiz

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Flames Test Discussion

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