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Published on: August 12, 2026
Be and Mg do not impart colour to flame:
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Be and Mg have small atomic size and high ionization energies when compared to other
alkaline earth metals. The energy of flame is not sufficient to excite the electrons of Be and Mg to higher energy levels. Hence, Be and Mg do not give any color in bunsen flame.
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