8.3.10

Flame Emission Spectroscopy

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Flame Emission Spectroscopy

Flame emission spectroscopy is an instrumental method used to work out the identity and concentration of the metal ions present in a solution. The process is as follows:

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Step 1

  • Place a sample of the metal solution being tested into a flame. Light will be given off.
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Step 2

  • The light that is given off is captured by a spectroscope.
    • This instrument generates a line spectrum by distinguishing between light with different wavelengths.

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