Question

A forensic chemist performs a flame test on a substance found at a crime scene. What can the scientist conclude it the sample produces a green flame?

Answer 1

Answer: The forensic examination of substances involve a preliminary flame test.

Explanation:

The forensic chemical analysis of samples involves the flame testing which is one of the preliminary test. The materials are burned on a flame and the color of the flame is considered indicative of the elements present in the material.

The substances like Borax (sodium borate), Copper(II) sulfate, and boric acid burn with a characteristic green flame.