What color does potassium compounds emit during a flame test?
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Lavender (Violet)
2.
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What is the charge of an electron?
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Negative
3.
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Which particles in heated compounds are responsible for producing colored light?
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Electrons
4.
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What metal ion produces a lilac flame?
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K+
5.
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What is unique to each element that helps identify it in a flame test?
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Atomic fingerprint
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What is the principle behind the flame test?
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Different metal ions emit characteristic colors when heated.
7.
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What happens to electrons in an atom when it is heated?
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They gain energy and move to higher energy levels.
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