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A certain unknown compound burns with a violet flame. What metal is present in the unknown compound? What is the evidence?

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Answer:

Potassium Compounds.

Step-by-step explanation:

Potassium compounds give a violet flame when heated in a flame; this can be viewed through a blue cobalt glass.

If you are not sure, try a known compound to see what the flame color looks like.

Be sure the wire is clean and fairly free from color before testing your unknown.

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