Detecting Gases Flashcards
1
Q
Carbon dioxide
A
Bubbling the gas through limewater. It should turn cloudy white
2
Q
Chlorine
A
Placing damp blue litmus paper in the substance. It should turn red then white
3
Q
Hydrogen
A
Placing a lit splint in the substance. You should hear a squeaky pop noise
4
Q
Oxygen
A
Placing a glowing splint in a substance. It should relight
5
Q
Smelling substances steps
A
1) Breathe in enough air to fill up your lungs
2j Waft the substance towards you and take a sniff