Question

Why does kcl become violet when heated with potassium vapours

Answer 1

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=) The violet color is formed because of the excitation of the electrons when they absorb energy from visible light falling on them .

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Answer 2

When the potassium chloride is heated with potassium vapours potassium is likely to loose electron to form K+ ions. The violet colour is observed due to the excitation of the electrons which loose electrons by the light falling on them....

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