Chemical Analysis Tests Flashcards
Describe the test for hydrogen gas
Hold a lit splint in the gas - listen for squeeky pop
What is the test for oxygen gas?
Put a glowing splint into the gas - it will re-light
What is the test for carbon dioxide
Bubble through limewater. Colourless to Cloudy
What is the gas test for Chlorine?
Damp Blue Litmus Paper Bleaches White
Flame Tests: Lithium
Red/Crimson
Flame Tests: Sodium
Yellow/Orange
Flame Tests: Potassium
Lilac
Flame Tests: Calcium
Orange/Red
Flame Tests: Copper
Green Precipitate
Sodium Hydroxide Tests: Iron 2
Green Precipitate
Sodium Hydroxide Tests: Iron 3
Brown Precipitate
Sodium Hydroxide Tests: Aluminium, Calcium, Magnesium
White Precipitate
Halide Tests: Chlorine
Add silver Nitrate: White Precipitate
Halide Tests: Bromine
Add silver nitrate: Cream Precipitate
Halide Tests: Iodine
Add silver nitrate: Yellow Precipitate