Flame Spectroscopy: Applying a Quantum Leap

Flame Spectroscopy: Applying a Quantum Leap

<p> Lab Report Lab Report Flame Spectroscopy: Applying a Quantum Leap</p><p>Answer the following questions about the results of this activity. Record your answers in the boxes.</p><p>Send your completed lab report to your instructor. Don’t forget to save your lab report to your computer!</p><p>Lab Activity 1</p><p>Sample Number of Bands Colors Present</p><p>Cesium Calibration Standard</p><p>Cesium Spectrum from Chart</p><p>1. Is the flame spectrum from the Cesium Calibration Standard similar to or different from the spectrum from the Sample Metals Spectrum Chart? 2. What color would you expect cesium to be, based on the spectral data? What would you have to know to determine this?</p><p>Lab Activity 2</p><p>Record the number and color of the flame spectra bands for each water sample. Use the Flame Spectra Chart and Symbol table below to identify the elements (metals) in the different water samples.</p><p>Symbol Name</p><p>Cd Cadmium</p><p>Li Lithium</p><p>Na Sodium</p><p>K Potassium</p><p>Rb Rubidium</p><p>Cs Cesium</p><p>Hg Mercury</p><p>Ne Neon Sample Number of Colors Present in Probable Elements Bands Spectrum In Sample</p><p>Spring Water Sample</p><p>Bottled Water Sample</p><p>Mineral Water Sample</p><p>Pure or Distilled Water Sample</p><p>3. List the probable metals in each of the water samples. 4. Use the web to determine the safety of the spring water sample. Explain if a particular component of the water could be hazardous for consumption.</p><p>5. Compare the bottled water sample to the pure or distilled water sample. What would explain any differences in the metal content?</p><p>6. Explain if the mineral water sample likely meets its claim as a source of necessary elements for humans.</p>

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