Testing for gases Flashcards

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How to test for hydrogen

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Put a burning (on fire) splint into the gas, if it produces a squeaky pop sound, then it is hydrogen

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How to test for oxygen

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Place a glowing (burnt but blown out) splint into the gas, if it relights then the gas is oxygen

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How to test for carbon dioxide

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Bubble the gas through limewater, if it turns from colourless to cloudy then it is carbon dioxide

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How to test for ammonia

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Place damp red litmus paper into the gas, if it turns blue then the gas is ammonia

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How to test for chlorine

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Place damp litmus paper into the gas, if it turns white then the gas is chlorine

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