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What is going on inside atoms of a metal when a metallic salt of that metal is dissolved in water and then placed in a hot flame?

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In flame tests salts that are dissolved in water are evaporated using a hot flame. In the flame the metal atoms become excited and produce their characteristic spectrum of light. Hope this answers the question. Have a nice day. Feel free to ask more questions.
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