Test for Chlorine (OCR GCSE Chemistry A (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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What type of gas is chlorine?
What type of gas is chlorine?
Toxic gas
Process that can produce chlorine gas
Process that can produce chlorine gas
Electrolysis
Characteristic smell of chlorine
Characteristic smell of chlorine
Distinct, sharp smell
Use of chlorine in cleaning
Use of chlorine in cleaning
Disinfectants
Use of chlorine in whitening
Use of chlorine in whitening
Bleaching agents
Test for chlorine gas
Test for chlorine gas
Damp blue litmus paper
Colour of litmus paper used for chlorine test
Colour of litmus paper used for chlorine test
Blue
Condition of litmus paper for chlorine test
Condition of litmus paper for chlorine test
Damp/moist with water
Result when chlorine meets damp blue litmus paper
Result when chlorine meets damp blue litmus paper
Paper is bleached
Colour change of litmus paper in chlorine
Colour change of litmus paper in chlorine
Blue to white
Acid formed when chlorine reacts with water
Acid formed when chlorine reacts with water
Hydrochloric acid
Why litmus paper bleaches in chlorine
Why litmus paper bleaches in chlorine
The acid destroys the dye in the paper