Identification of Common Gases (AQA GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Quizzes
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What is the test used to identify hydrogen gas?
What is the test used to identify hydrogen gas?
Burning splint test
What is heard when a burning splint is held near hydrogen gas?
What is heard when a burning splint is held near hydrogen gas?
A squeaky pop sound
Why does hydrogen make a pop sound with a burning splint?
Why does hydrogen make a pop sound with a burning splint?
It's highly flammable
What state must the splint be in when testing for oxygen gas?
What state must the splint be in when testing for oxygen gas?
Glowing red-hot
What happens to a glowing splint in oxygen gas?
What happens to a glowing splint in oxygen gas?
It relights into flames
Which substance is used to test for carbon dioxide?
Which substance is used to test for carbon dioxide?
Limewater
What happens to limewater when carbon dioxide is bubbled through it?
What happens to limewater when carbon dioxide is bubbled through it?
Turns milky white
What is the equation for the limewater test? ?
What is the equation for the limewater test? ?
What is used to test for chlorine gas?
What is used to test for chlorine gas?
Damp litmus paper
What happens to blue litmus paper in chlorine gas?
What happens to blue litmus paper in chlorine gas?
Turns red then white
Why does chlorine bleach litmus paper?
Why does chlorine bleach litmus paper?
It's a strong bleaching agent
A gas turns limewater milky. Which gas is present?
A gas turns limewater milky. Which gas is present?
Carbon dioxide