Tests for gases Flashcards
1
Q
What is the test for chlorine?
A
Place damp blue litmus paper into a test tube of chlorine and the litmus paper will turn white.
2
Q
What is the test for oxygen?
A
Put a glowing splint in a test tube containing oxygen and the oxygen will relight the glowing splint.
3
Q
What is the test for hydrogen?
A
Hold a lit splint at the open end of a test tube containing hydrogen and you’ll get a squeaky pop sound.
4
Q
What is the test for carbon dioxide?
A
Bubble carbon dioxide through a calcium hydroxide solution and the solution will turn cloudy.
