Gases π§ͺ Flashcards
CO2 lab prep
CaCO3 + 2HCl β> CaCl2 + H2O + CO2
Observations:
Bubbles
Exothermic
Industrial prep
Thermal decomposition of CaCO3 at +1000 degrees
CaCO3 β> CaO + CO2
Properties of CO2
Colour less
Odourless
Denser than air
Slightly soluble
Doesnβt support combustion
Major uses of CO2
Fire extinguisher
Fizzy drinks
Dry ice
test and result of CO2
Pass the gas through lime water Ca(OH)2 (aq)
Colour lessβ> milky white
Ca(OH)2 + CO2 β> CaCO3 + H2O
Lab prep of H2
Mg + 2HCl β> MgCl2 +H2
Observations:
Bubbles of gas
Exothermic
Industrial prep of H2
Electrolysis of sea water
2NaCl + 2H2O β> 2NaOH + Cl2 + H2
CH4 + 2H2O β> CO2 + 4H2
On heating 800 degrees and Ni as catalyst
Properties of H2
Colourless
Odourless
Less dense than air
Insoluble in H2O
Explosive gas
Uses of H2
Manufacturing margarine
Manufacturing NH3
Rocket Fuel
Lab prep of O2
2H2O2 β> 2H2O + O2
MnO2 as catalyst
Industrial prep of O2
Fractional distillation of liquified air
Properties of O2
Odourless
Colourless
Denser than air
Supports combustion
Slightly soluble in H2O
Test and result for O2
Glowing splint relights
Uses of O2
Artificial breathing
Oxy-acetylene flame to cut and weld metals
Steel manufacturing
Lab prep of SO2
NaSO3 + 2HCl β> 2NaCl + H2O + SO2
Lab prep of SO2
S + O2β> SO2
Properties of SO2
Colourless
Rotten egg smell
Highly soluble in H2O
Acidic
Test and result of SO2
Acidified KMnO4 (aq)
Purple β> colourless
Acidified K2Cr2O7 (aq)
Orangeβ> green
Uses of SO2
Paper industry (bleaching)
Food industry (antioxidant) prevents the growth of bacteria
Making H2SO4
Lab prep of NH3
NH4NO3 + NaOH β> NaNo3 + H2O + NH3
Industrial prep of NH3
N2 + 3H2β> 2NH3
Properties of NH3
Colourless
Pungent smell
Alkaline gas
Highly soluble in H2O
Less dense than air
Physical test and result for NH3
Damp red litmus paper turns blue
Chemical test and result NH3
Dip a glass rod into HCl dense white fumes form when introduced
Uses of NH3
Fertilizers
Coolants
Lab prep of Cl2
MnO2 + 4HCl β> MnCl2 + 2H2O + Cl2
Industrial prep Cl2
Electrolysis of brine
2NaCl + 2H2O β> 2NaOH + H2 + Cl2
Test and result for Cl2
Blue to red litmus paper then white (bleaching property)
Properties of Cl2
Bleaching property
Greenish yellow gas
Denser than air
Acidic
Choking smell
Highly soluble in H2O
Uses of Cl2
Drinking water And pools to kill bacteria
To make PVC poly vinyl chloride