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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.
Explanation:
Answer:

Explanation:
pH is derived from the concentration of hydronium ions in a solution. Hydrocyanic acid is HCN.
First, we shall figure out the moles of HCN:

If HCN was a strong acid:
HCN has a 1:1 ratio of H+ ions, the moles of H+ is also the same.
To find the molarity, we now divide by Liters. This gets us:

Finally, we plug it into the definition of pH:
![pH = -log[H^{+} ]](https://tex.z-dn.net/?f=pH%20%3D%20-log%5BH%5E%7B%2B%7D%20%5D)


However, since HCN is a weak acid, it only partially dissociates. The
of HCN is
.
![K_a = \frac{[H^+][A^-]}{[HA]}](https://tex.z-dn.net/?f=K_a%20%3D%20%5Cfrac%7B%5BH%5E%2B%5D%5BA%5E-%5D%7D%7B%5BHA%5D%7D)
We can use an ice table to determine that when x = H+,

![[H^+] = 8.83*10^{-6}](https://tex.z-dn.net/?f=%5BH%5E%2B%5D%20%3D%208.83%2A10%5E%7B-6%7D)
![pH = -log[H^{+} ]](https://tex.z-dn.net/?f=pH%20%3D%20-log%5BH%5E%7B%2B%7D%20%5D)


Answer:
pure water, pH = 7.0 (Neutral)
lake water, pH = 6.5 (Acidic)
baking soda solution, pH = 9 (Alkaline)
soapy water, pH = 12 (Alkaline)
Explanation:
The degree of acidicity or alkalinity of a solution can be determined on a pH meter. A pH below 7 is acidic; a pH of 7 is neutral; a pH value of above 7 is alkaline.