Test for gases Flashcards
1
Q
How do you test for Chlorine?
A
Chlorine bleaches damp litmus paper, turning it white
This is because a solution of chlorine is acidic
2
Q
How do you test for oxygen?
A
Put a glowing splint inside a test tube containing oxygen,the ocygen will relight the glowing splint
3
Q
How do you test for Carbon Dioxide?
A
When carbon dioxide is shaken with or
bubbled through limewater the limewater turns milky (cloudy).
Aqueous solution of calcium hydroxide (lime water).
3
Q
How do you test for Hydrogen?
A
Use a burning splint held at the open end of
a test tube of the gas. Hydrogen burns rapidly with a squeaky pop sound.
