MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #5371

A chemist performs a Borax bead test in an oxidizing flame. If the metal ion present is Copper, what color is the bead?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #5371

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A chemist performs a Borax bead test in an oxidizing flame. If the metal ion present is Copper, what color is the bead?

    • A) Blue
    • B) Green
    • C) Yellow
    • D) Red

    Answer: Blue

    Explanation: Copper produces a blue bead in an oxidizing flame, whereas Chromium produces a green bead in the same conditions.