Identification of Common Gases (AQA GCSE Chemistry): Quizzes
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Which gas makes a squeaky pop sound with a burning splint?
Which gas makes a squeaky pop sound with a burning splint?
Hydrogen
What type of splint is used to test for oxygen gas?
What type of splint is used to test for oxygen gas?
A glowing splint
What happens when a glowing splint is placed in oxygen gas?
What happens when a glowing splint is placed in oxygen gas?
It bursts back 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?
It turns milky or cloudy white
What is the chemical formula of the precipitate formed when reacts with limewater?
What is the chemical formula of the precipitate formed when reacts with limewater?
What indicator is used to test for chlorine gas?
What indicator is used to test for chlorine gas?
Damp blue litmus paper
What colour changes occur when chlorine gas meets damp blue litmus paper?
What colour changes occur when chlorine gas meets damp blue litmus paper?
Blue to red to white
Why does hydrogen produce a pop sound with a burning splint?
Why does hydrogen produce a pop sound with a burning splint?
It reacts rapidly with oxygen
Which property of oxygen is demonstrated by the glowing splint test?
Which property of oxygen is demonstrated by the glowing splint test?
It supports combustion
What two properties of chlorine does the litmus paper test demonstrate?
What two properties of chlorine does the litmus paper test demonstrate?
Acidic and bleaching
What safety precaution must be taken when testing gases?
What safety precaution must be taken when testing gases?
Work in well-ventilated area