Identification of Chlorine
Chemistry: AQA GCSE Higher, topic 8.2.4
Tests for Carbon Dioxide and Chlorine
Testing for chlorine
- Litmus paper is bleached and turns from red to white.
Testing for carbon dioxide
- Limewater turns from colourless to cloudy.
Test yourself on Identification of Chlorine
What effect does chlorine gas have on damp litmus paper?
What is the name of the thin strip of paper used to test for chlorine?
What is involved in a positive test for chlorine?
Which element does this experiment test for?
What method is used to test for carbon dioxide gas?