alleryWhy might sodium mask another flame-test color?
ASodium prevents ions from being heated
BSodium removes all hydroxide ions
CSodium makes every precipitate black
DSodium emission can dominate other flame colors
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Sodium emission can dominate other flame colors
Sodium emission is strong and can mask the flame color from another element.
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