Asked in ETEA MDCAT 2015 2015Moderate

Conc. HCI is added to a metal salt and then subjected to flame test on platinum wire. It Imparts crimson color to the flame. Which metal salt it is?

Correct answer: C. Strontium

  • A. Sodium
  • B. Potassium
  • C. Strontium
  • D. Calcium

Explanation

The correct answer is Strontium because it imparts a crimson red color to the flame when subjected to a flame test. This is a key characteristic of strontium ions. Sodium, while common in flame tests, gives a bright yellow flame. Potassium gives a lilac color, and calcium produces an orange-red flame, neither of which matches the crimson color described in the question.

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