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Flame Test Lab
Name _______________________________ Period ______ Date_____________________
In fireworks, compounds containing different metals, oxygen, and nitrogen are placed in a capsule, lit, and
projected through the air produce a beautiful show. Chemists and physicists work together to produce an
evening of fun. In this lab, you will work with some of these compounds.
Warnings:
• Be careful when using Bunsen burners.
• Do not hold your hand too close to the burner when lighting the burner. Do not use a flame that is
really, really, high.
• Make sure your flame is blue (and not yellow).
• Do not leave your Bunsen burner unattended.
• Make sure to keep extra papers, paper towels, etc. away from the flame.
Procedure
1. Light a bunsen burner.
2. Put each substance into the flame as instructed.
3. Write the color you see.
4. Repeat with the unknown. Based on the color, identify the metal(s) in the unknowns.
Substance
Metal (the element listed first)
Color/Description of Flame
Unknown 1 – One
Substance
Unknown 2 – Two
substances

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