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Jul 2
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Identifying Ions: Flame Emission Spectro...

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In this episode, we discuss flame emission spectroscopy.

Flame emission spectroscopy is an analytical technique used to determine the identity and amount of metal ions in a liquid sample.

The process involves introducing the sample to a flame, which causes the metal ions to emit light at specific wavelengths.

spectroscope then separates this light into a unique line spectrum for each metal present.

By analysing these spectra and comparing their intensity to reference data, both the types and concentrations of metal ions within the solution can be established, even in mixtures.

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