Does Nitrate Produce a Colored Flame?

Does nitrate produce a colored flame? Explain your thinking. Answer: No, the flame color of each nitrate compound is different and matches the flame color of the metal in the compound.

What produces a colored flame?

The colors of a flame are caused by bits of wax molecules that didn't get completely reacted. These glow a certain color when they get to be a certain temperature. Since different parts of the flame have different temperatures, these bits of wax molecules make those areas of the flame glow with different colors.

What burns with a purple flame?

Potassium: Purple

Potassium salts produce a characteristic purple or violet color in a flame.