Flame photometric analysis of a sample of blood plasma resulted in emission at wavelengths of 589 nm and 760 nm. Which metal ions are present in the sample?

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Flame photometry is used to determine the concentration of alkali and alkaline earth metals in a sample. The emission wavelengths of 589 nm and 760 nm correspond to sodium (Na+) and potassium (K+), respectively. Therefore, the metal ions present in the sample are Na+ and K+.

Flame Photometric Analysis of a Sample of Blood Plasma Resulted