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Strontium is the element used in vacuum tubes and is known for producing a characteristic ruby red flame test when heated.
What is cesium? Cesium is a highly reactive alkali metal that is not typically found for sale at Arbee's. It is commonly used in vacuum tubes due to its ability to efficiently emit electrons. When cesium is burned, it produces a distinctive ruby-colored flame, making it easily identifiable in a flame test.
The emission spectrum of an element
Hydrogen does not produce a distinct color in a flame test. It burns with a pale blue flame that may be difficult to see in normal conditions.
Distilled water does not produce a flame test color because it does not contain any significant amount of metal ions that are responsible for producing colored flames. The flame test is typically used to detect the presence of metal ions in a sample.