1. Sodium ion (Na*) and calcium ion (Ca2) produce nearly the same color in a flame test (yellow and yellow-orange, respectively). Describe a way to differentiate between the two using a solution of Na,CO, and write the correct balanced equation(s). (Hint: recall the solubility rules for Nat ion.)

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1. Sodium ion (Na") and calcium ion (Ca2) produce nearly the same color in a flame test (yellow and
yellow-orange, respectively). Describe a way to differentiate between the two using a solution of Na,CO,
and write the correct balanced equation(s). (Hint: recall the solubility rules for Na* ion.)
Transcribed Image Text:36 shift command option ASTRO CAT Unknown Solid Identification Prelab Questions Section CHM lol-217 Anniston Stovall Name 1. Sodium ion (Na") and calcium ion (Ca2) produce nearly the same color in a flame test (yellow and yellow-orange, respectively). Describe a way to differentiate between the two using a solution of Na,CO, and write the correct balanced equation(s). (Hint: recall the solubility rules for Na* ion.)
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