Flame test for active metals?

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Flame test for active metals?

What is a good use for elements such as Li, K, Na, Sr, Ba, Ca, & Cu nitrates because of the colors they give off when burned?

2006-09-07 13:11:09 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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those metals are used in fireworks, because when heated the electrons are excited to a different energy level and depending on the energy level achieved each unique orbital corresponds to a different COLOR depending on the energy and wavelength

2006-09-07 13:17:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Could you clarify what you are asking?

2006-09-07 13:12:46 · answer #2 · answered by Tom D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Fireworks...they can be used to make fireworks. But please don't do that. It just doesn't seem safe.

2006-09-07 13:14:03 · answer #3 · answered by just browsin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋