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    Jun 4, 2012, 10:53 AM
    How would you explain the appearance of a yellow/orange color in a stove burner flame
    How would explain the appearance of a yellow/orange color in a sove burner flame when water salted with NaCl
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    Jun 4, 2012, 11:06 AM
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    how would explain the appearance of a yellow/orange color in a sove burner flame when water salted with NaCl
    This is due to the thermal excitation of the sodium ions by the heat of the flame.

    You see this in yellow sodium vapor street lamps and in yellow fireworks displays.
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