Identifying gases (Edexcel GCSE Chemistry): Flashcards

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Identifying gases
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Test for O2O_2

Glowing splint

Positive result for O2O_2 test

Glowing splint relights

Test for H2H_2

Lighted splint

Positive result for H2H_2 test

Squeaky pop sound

Test for CO2CO_2

Bubble gas through limewater

What is limewater?

Calcium hydroxide solution

Positive result for CO2CO_2 test

Limewater turns milky/cloudy white

CO2CO_2 + limewater product

Calcium carbonate

Test for Cl2Cl_2

Damp litmus paper

Cl2Cl_2 on damp blue litmus

Turns red, then white (bleached)

Cl2Cl_2 on damp red litmus

Bleached white directly

Properties of Cl2Cl_2

Acidic and acts as a bleach

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