JAMB Chemistry 2000 Question 39

Question 39

Qualitative Analysis

Potassium vapour burns with a

  1. A.blue flame
  2. B.brick-red flame
  3. C.violet flame
  4. D.golden-yellow flame
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (violet flame)

Explanation

Potassium compounds and vapour give a lilac (violet) flame; sodium gives golden-yellow and calcium brick-red.