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    This document describes an ionic compound flame test experiment where various ionic compounds containing lithium, calcium, sodium, copper, and potassium are dissolved in water and then tested by exposing the soaked wooden splints to a Bunsen burner flame to observe the unique flame colors produced by each metal ion. Safety equipment like eye protection and glassware are needed along with the ionic compound samples, water, wooden splints or cotton buds, ethanol, and a glass bowl of water to quench the burnt splints.

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    This document describes an ionic compound flame test experiment where various ionic compounds containing lithium, calcium, sodium, copper, and potassium are dissolved in water and then tested by exposing the soaked wooden splints to a Bunsen burner flame to observe the unique flame colors produced by each metal ion. Safety equipment like eye protection and glassware are needed along with the ionic compound samples, water, wooden splints or cotton buds, ethanol, and a glass bowl of water to quench the burnt splints.

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    This document describes an ionic compound flame test experiment where various ionic compounds containing lithium, calcium, sodium, copper, and potassium are dissolved in water and then tested by exposing the soaked wooden splints to a Bunsen burner flame to observe the unique flame colors produced by each metal ion. Safety equipment like eye protection and glassware are needed along with the ionic compound samples, water, wooden splints or cotton buds, ethanol, and a glass bowl of water to quench the burnt splints.

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    Ionic Compound Flame Test Experiment

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    Equipment/Materials:
    A. Apparatus
    1. Eye protection
    2. Bunsen burners/ Lighter
    3. Beaker/ glass petri dish
    4. Wooden splints/ Cotton Buds
    5. Glass bowl
    B. Chemicals
    1. Ethanol (Optional)
    2. Water
    a. Ionic Compounds
    - Lithium Chloride (LiCl)
    - Calcium Dichloride (CaCl2)
    - Sodium Chloride (NaCl)
    - Copper (II) Dichloride (CuCl2)
    - Potassium Chloride (KCl)

    Procedure:
    1. Set 5 beakers for each element and label them then pour the water into each beaker.
    2. Create a solution by mixing the elements and water into their designated beaker.
    3. Place the wooden splints or cotton buds on each beaker then soak them for at least a day.
    4. When performing the experiment, turn on the Bunsen burner and hover a soaked splint
    on top of the burner to reveal the new flame color. It is important not to let the splint
    start to burn too vigorously.
    5. After performing the experiment, place the burnt splint in a water-filled bowl.

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