Chemical Tests Flashcards
How do you test for hydrogen?
Squeaky pop test
How do you test for oxygen?
If the gas collected relight a smouldering splint
How do you test for carbon dioxide?
If limewater turns cloudy
How do you test for chlorine?
If damp blue litmus paper turns white
How do you test for a double bond?
If bromine water turns colourless
What if the flame colour of potassium?
Lilac
What if the flame colour of strontium?
Red
What if the flame colour of calcium?
Orange
What if the flame colour of sodium?
Yellow
What if the flame colour of barium?
Green
What if the flame colour of copper?
Green/Blue
What if the flame colour of magnesium?
White
What if the flame colour of aluminium?
Grey/White
What colour precipitate does iodine form?
Yellow
What colour precipitate dies bromine form?
Cream