Testing for gases

Cards (4)

  • What is the test for hydrogen
    • Light a splint
    • Hold the burning splint over the test tube
    • Will produce squeaky pop sound if present
  • What is the test for oxygen
    Light a splint
    • Blow it out
    • If present, oxygen will relight glowing splint
  • What is the test for Carbon Dioxide
    • Fill test tube with limewater
    • Bubble through It
    • Will turn cloudy
  • What is the test for chlorine
    • Add litmus paper to test tube
    Bleaches blue litmus paper if present ( turns white )