When performing a flame test you are told that a rubidium solution will produce a violet color, but an actual test of the solution produces a yellow color. Select the potential source(s) of error. Select all that apply. A. The flame used for the test was too hot. B. The solution of rubidium was not concentrated enough. C. There was a contaminant in the rubidium solution. D. The nichrome wire was not cleaned sufficiently.
When performing a flame test you are told that a rubidium solution will produce a violet color, but an actual test of the solution produces a yellow color. Select the potential source(s) of error. Select all that apply. A. The flame used for the test was too hot. B. The solution of rubidium was not concentrated enough. C. There was a contaminant in the rubidium solution. D. The nichrome wire was not cleaned sufficiently.
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When performing a flame test you are told that a rubidium solution will produce a violet color, but an actual test of the solution produces a yellow color. Select the potential source(s) of error.
Select all that apply.
A. The flame used for the test was too hot.
B. The solution of rubidium was not concentrated enough.
C. There was a contaminant in the rubidium solution.
D. The nichrome wire was not cleaned sufficiently.
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