Identifying gases Flashcards
To remember the test for gases released.
1
Q
What is the test for Ammonia gas.
What is it’s formula?
A
Turns damp red litmus paper blue.
NH3
2
Q
What is the test for carbon dioxide.
What is it’s formula?
A
Turn lime water milky.
CO2
3
Q
What is the test for Chlorine?
What is its formula?
A
Bleaches damp litmus paper.
Cl2
4
Q
What is the test for hydrogen?
What is its formula?
A
Produces a squeaky ‘pop’ sound with a lighted splint.
H2
5
Q
What is the test for Oxygen?
What is the formula?
A
Relights a lighted splint.
O2
6
Q
What is the Sulfur dioxide?
What is it’s formula?
A
It turns acidified potassium manganate from purple to colorless.
