Identify cations by flame tests

Explain flame tests for lithium, sodium, potassium, calcium, copper, and barium ions.

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Explain the use of a flame test to identify important cations: (Some examples include; a) lithium, Li b) sodium, $\mathrm{Na}^{\prime}$ , c) potassium, K , d) calcium, $\mathrm{Ca}^{\prime \prime}$ , e) copper, $\mathrm{Cu}^{\prime \prime}$ , f) barium, $\mathrm{Ba}^{\prime}$

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