Question

1. An unknown solution gave a strong yellow flame test. The solution gave no reaction with ammonium carbonate, ammonium phosphate, or ammonium sulfate. The halide test produced a yellow-orange color in the hexane layer. What is the alkali or alkaline earth element, and the halide in the unknown solution? 2. An unkown solution gave a bright red flame test. The solution produced a white precipitate with Ammonium carbonate, ammonium phosphate, and ammonium sulfate. The halide test produced a purple color in the hexane layer. What is the alkali or alkaline earth metal element, and the halide in the unknown solution?