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Flame Test Lab - Hamilton Local Schools

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

Flame Test Lab - Hamilton Local Schools