Chemistry S and P - Block Elements (S - Block Elements Not In Syllabus ) Electronic Configuration and Physical Properties of Alkali Metals Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

Which of the following metals does give characteristic flame colouration?

A
Be
B
Mg
C
Ca
D
All of these

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The correct answer is:
C

The electrons in beryllium and magnesium are too strongly bound to get excited by flame. Hence these elements do not impart any colour to the flame.

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