Identification of Oxygen
Chemistry: AQA GCSE Higher, topic 8.2.2
Testing for Hydrogen and Oxygen
Testing for hydrogen
- A "squeaky pop" sound is produced.
Testing for oxygen
- A glowing splint becomes lit.
Test yourself on Identification of Oxygen
What state must a splint be in when testing for oxygen?
A glowing splint is put into a sample of gas but does not relight. What does this show about the gas?
What is involved in a positive test for oxygen?
Name the result of each positive gas test
A gas relights a glowing splint. Which observation would instead show that the gas is hydrogen?