Flame Tests for Metal Ions

sample

flame colour

Li (Lithium)

red

Na (Sodium)

yellow/orange

K (Potassium)

lilac/pink

Rb (Rubidium)

red (red/violet)

Cs (Caesium)

blue/violet

Ca (Calcium)

orange red

Sr (Strontium)

brick red

Ba (Barium)

pale green

Cu (Copper)

blue/green (w/ white flashes)

Pb (Lead)

greyish/white