What are the benefits and limitations of the flame test in detecting metal ions.?

What are the benefits and limitations of the flame test in detecting metal ions.?

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TheOnlyBeldin on October 26th, 2009 at 6:35 pm

Beneftis are that it is a quick way to check on the presence of an ion without extensive separation procedures or precipitations, etc.

Drawback is that not all elements can be detected this way, and some elements (notably sodium) can mask the presence of others.

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