Tests For Gases

Question 1

Ammonia, Test and Positive Result

Answer 1

Hold damp red litmus paper in Ammonia, litmus paper turns blue

Question 2

Carbon Dioxide, Test and Positive Result

Answer 2

Bubble Carbon Dioxide through Calcium Hydroxide, Calcium Hydroxide becomes milky

Question 3

Chlorine, Test and Positive Result

Answer 3

Hold damp litmus paper in Chlorine, paper bleached white

Question 4

Hydrogen, Test and Positive Result

Answer 4

Hold a lighted splint in Hydrogen, burns with a squeaky pop

Question 5

Oxygen, Test and Positive Result

Answer 5

Hold a glowing splint in Oxygen, re-lights