Gas and flame tests Flashcards
1
Q
lithium flame test colour
A
red
2
Q
calcium flame test colour
A
orange
3
Q
sodium flame test colour
A
yellow
4
Q
copper flame test colour
A
blue-green
5
Q
potassium flame test colour
A
lilac
6
Q
Ammonia gas test
A
test: damp red litmus paper
result: turns blue
7
Q
Carbon dioxide gas test
A
test: lime water
result: goes milky
8
Q
Chlorine gas test
A
test: damp litmus paper
result: bleached
9
Q
Hydrogen gas test
A
test: lighted splint
result: makes a ‘pop’ sound
10
Q
Oxygen gas test
A
test: glowing splint
result: relights a glowing splint
11
Q
Sulfur dioxide gas test
A
test: aqueous potassium manganate VII
result: goes from purple to colourless
