Hydrogen, Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Flashcards
1
Q
what’s the test for hydrogen
A
1) Hold a lit splint at the opening of the test tube
2) if the gas is hydrogen there will be a squeaky pop as the hydrogen reacts with the oxygen to for H20
2
Q
what’s the test fro carbon dioxide
A
1) Shake carbon dioxide with an aqueous solution of calcium hydroxide ( AKA lime water )
2) solution will turn from clear to limewater
3
Q
what’s the test for oxygen
A
1) insert a glowing splint into a test tube
2) the splint will relight if the gas is oxygen