Number of metal ions characterized by flame test among the following is . Sr2+, Ba2+, Ca2+, Cu2+, Zn2+, Co2+, Fe2+
Answer
4
Solution
Flame colours: Sr2+ – crimson red, Ba2+ – apple green, Ca2+ – brick red, Cu2+ – bluish green
∵ Zn2+, Co2+, Fe2+ give no characteristic flame colour
∴ 4 ions
Answer: 4