CHEMISTRY

JAMB 2006 - Question 11

Chemistry 2006 JAMB Past Questions - Question 11: The characteristic colour of the flame shown when a copper salt moistened with concentrated hydrochloric acid on a platinum wire is put on bunsen- burner is

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The characteristic colour of the flame shown when a copper salt moistened with concentrated hydrochloric acid on a platinum wire is put on bunsen- burner is
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Correct Answer

B

Explanation

The characteristic color of the flame produced when a copper salt moistened with concentrated hydrochloric acid is placed on a platinum wire and then exposed to a Bunsen burner is green. The green color is indicative of the presence of copper ions in the flame.