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What produces the distinctive flame color of different substances when they are ignited?

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Answer:

Electrons in different metals

Step-by-step explanation:

When you heat an atom, some of its electrons are "excited* to higher energy levels. When an electron drops from one level to a lower energy level, it emits a quantum of energy. The different mix of energy differences for each atom produces different colours. Each metal gives a characteristic flame emission spectrum.

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