Preparation, Uses and Testing For Gases Flashcards

1
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We live in a mixture of gases which is called?

A

Air

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2
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5 composiotions of air are?

A

Nitrogen
Oxygen
Carbon Dioxide
Noble gas
Water vapour

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3
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What is the most abundent constituent of the atmosphere?

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Nitrogen

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4
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Properties of Nitrogen?

A

Colourless, odourless, tasteless gas
Same density as air
Insoluble in water
Does not burn or support combustion

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5
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Is Nitrogen reactive or non reactive?

A

Unreactive

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6
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Name 2 uses of Nitrogen

A

Food packaging , Coolant

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7
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Is Oxygen reactive or non reactive?

A

Reactive

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8
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What are the properties of Oxygen?

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Colourless, odourless, tasteless gas
same density as air
slightly soluble in water
supports combustion

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9
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Describe lab preparation of oxygen

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1) pour some hyrogen peroxide into a test tube
2) add small amount of manganese dioxide
3) place thumb over test tube to trap gas
4) light a splint and blow it out
5) place glowing splint into test tube and observe

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10
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What is the word equation for how hydrogen peroxide decomposses

A

Hydrogen peroxide - water + oxygen

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11
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What does a catalyst do in the prepaation of oxygen?

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speeds up the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide

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12
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What is the test for oxygen?

A

Relights a glowing splint

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13
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Give 3 uses of oxygen

A

medicine, welding, rocket engines

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14
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Are all nble gases found in air?

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Yes, but mostly helium, neon and argon

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15
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Are Noble reactive or unreactive gases?

A

The most unreactive gases

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16
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What are the 2 properties of noble gases?

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1) colourless, odourless and tasteless gases
2) very unreactive and cannot be made in the lab

17
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Why are noble gases unreactive?

A

They have a full outer shell of electrons

18
Q

What is helium used for?

A

In balloons and airships

19
Q

What is argon used for?

A

used in lightbulbs

20
Q

What is neon used for?

A

neon lights in advertising

21
Q

Where does Hydrogen occur?

A

It does not ccur in air but occurs in water, oil, natural gas and all living things

22
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What are the physical properties of Hydrogen?

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1) colourless, odourless ansd tastelessless
2) less dense than air (lightest of all gases)
3) insoluble in water
4) burns explosively in air

23
Q

Complete the word equation:
Magnesium + Hydrochloric

A

magnesium chloride +hydrogen

24
Q

What is the test for hydrogen?

A

A lighted splint burns with a pop