what are some possible sources of error for flame test?

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what are some possible sources of error for flame test?

2006-10-16 18:10:10 · 3 answers · asked by perfectionistjc 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

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Well.. it could be any contamination from the samples... it depends if you are making a determination for Calcium, Strontium, Sodium... etc...

Usually, any nicronium will have traces of sodium salts, so the flame will get a little yellowish color...

2006-10-16 18:30:49 · answer #1 · answered by Sagitarius CR 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Flame test...that's like to see if the propane BBQ grill works the day before camping right?

LOL.....

Second answer is best....haha....sorry, devil made me do this...

2006-10-17 01:32:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋

contamination?

2006-10-16 18:29:28 · answer #3 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋