Gas Tests Flashcards
1
Q
What is the general equation when producing hydrogen?
A
Metal + acid —> salt + hydrogen
2
Q
How do you test for hydrogen?
A
- burning splint held at test tube opening
- squeaky pop
3
Q
How do you test for oxygen?
A
- glowing splint inserted into test tube of gas
- splint relights
4
Q
What is the general equation for producing carbon dioxide?
A
Metal carbonate + acid —> carbon dioxide
5
Q
How do you test for carbon dioxide?
A
- marble chips & acid react and produce gas
- gas bubbled into limewater
- limewater milky
6
Q
How do you test for chlorine?
A
Damp blue litmus bleached
