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dagr8est

May 3rd, 2005 19:58

Test Gas To Confirm Its Identity

I did a single replacement experiment today where the balanced equation was:

Zn(s) + 2HCl(aq) --> ZnCl*sub2*(aq) + H*sub2*(g)

Looking at the equation, the gas being released is obviously hydrogen gas, but I have a question which asks:

"How could you test the gas released to confirm its identity?"

I'm stuck on this question! Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Mitch

May 4th, 2005 14:18

light a match. ;)

campa

May 4th, 2005 23:00

light a match and if it goes "pop"(gives out a sound) then it is H2 gas

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