NEETChemistrys Block Elements
What is the primary reason for using the flame test for calcium, strontium, and barium?
Options
- ATo observe the temperature of the flame
- BTo detect their characteristic colors in qualitative analysis
- CTo estimate their atomic masses
- DTo measure their ionization energies
Correct answer
B. To detect their characteristic colors in qualitative analysis
Step-by-step solution
The flame test is used to detect the characteristic colors (brick red, crimson, apple green) of calcium, strontium, and barium, which aids in qualitative analysis.