Test for Gases
Test for Gases
Videos and Notes which teach you everything you need to know
Flash Mode: Quick Videos for cramming
Revision Mode: Self Paced Videos with Full Notes
You can test the presence of certain gases by carrying out the following tests:
Add a LIT SPLINT to the gas.
If a SQUEAKY POP is observed, Hydrogen gas is present.
Add a GLOWING SPLINT to the gas.
If the glowing splint RELIGHTS, Oxygen is present.
Bubble the gas through LIMEWATER.
If the limewater turns CLOUDY, the gas is Carbon Dioxide.
Add DAMP BLUE LITMUS PAPER to the gas.
If the litmus paper BLEACHES WHITE, Chlorine is present.
You can test the presence of certain gases by carrying out the following tests:
Add a LIT SPLINT to the gas.
If a SQUEAKY POP is observed, Hydrogen gas is present.
Add a GLOWING SPLINT to the gas.
If the glowing splint RELIGHTS, Oxygen is present.
Bubble the gas through LIMEWATER.
If the limewater turns CLOUDY, the gas is Carbon Dioxide.
Add DAMP BLUE LITMUS PAPER to the gas.
If the litmus paper BLEACHES WHITE, Chlorine is present.