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An ore is suspected to contain mainly sodium. Describe a method that can be used to confirm the presence of sodium in the ore.

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Crush the ore,add water and stir.  Filter and dip a glass rod in the filtrate.Remove the glass rod and heat in a non-luminous flame .Yellow flame confirms presence of sodium.
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