Color Spectra from Burning Salts
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Objectives:observe the spectra of different salts
exposed to fire,
We must take into account that it is an optical spectrum; the light
white is composed of waves of various frequencies.
When a beam of white light passes through a prism, it separates.
in its components according to the wavelength.
Methodology:
Each resource is used appropriately with care.
needs for the experiment, taking into account the
protection for handling each material and doing it well
procedure that is required.
Resources:
Materials:
Boric acid.
Alcohol.
Copper wire (can be extracted from telephone cables).
Acetone.
A lighter.
- 3-4 small aluminum containers (the ones that
They contain the candles, for example.)
Conclusion:
On the one hand, fire emits electromagnetic radiation in
light shape, depending on how long it is
will have one color or another. Each element or compound
a chemical has its own characteristic wave pattern and,
when we heat them, their wavelength changes and the
we see it in another color.
On the other hand, the colors also change depending on
the intensity of the heat. That's why, in the container with alcohol,
we can see that in the center the flame is blue but,
As we move away from the hottest point, the color changes.
is becoming yellow.
Uses:
Depending on the materials available to us,
We will use up to 4 metal containers. In the first one
we will throw in a little boric acid. In the second thread of
copper. In the third, alcohol, and we also add a few drops.
in the previous two. In the last one we will pour acetone.
Before lighting them, it's important to clean the remnants well.
from the substances that may have been left on the table or in
our hands, and even on the outside of the containers.
Once clean, we proceed to learn them. It is also
It is advisable to take appropriate precautions.
for example, having a bottle of water on hand.
As we will see, the fire from the container with acid
boric will acquire a deep green color, while that of the
The copper wire will be a less intense and intermittent green.
Regarding the fire of alcohol, the center of the flame will be
a blue color, while that of acetone will be more like
an orange yellow.