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A student takes a sample of an unknown element and exposes it to a Bunsen flame. The sample turns orange for a brief moment, and then flicks off. How likely is it that the element is calcium?

a) likely
b) very likely
c) not likely
d) definitely not likely

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Answer:

C.

Step-by-step explanation:

It is not likely that the element calcium alone would give off this reaction.

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