Gas Tests and Reactions

Flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to gas tests and reactions.

Describe the reaction of oxygen gas when tested.

Oxygen gas causes a glowing splint to reignite when it is present.

Explain the behavior of hydrogen gas when it comes into contact with a flame.

Produces a 'pop' sound when touches a flame

Define the process for testing oxygen using manganese dioxide and hydrogen peroxide.

The reaction involves MnO2 and H2O2 to produce oxygen.

What is the general reaction when a metal reacts with an acid?

The reaction produces a metal salt and hydrogen gas.

Explain the reaction of magnesium with hydrochloric acid.

Magnesium reacts with hydrochloric acid to form magnesium chloride and hydrogen gas.

Calcium Carbonate + Hydrochloric Acid

Produces water, carbon dioxide, and calcium chloride.

Explain the characteristic of Hydrogen gas mentioned in the gas test.

Hydrogen gas is noted for having no smell and is colorless.

Phosphoric Acid

An acid that forms phosphate.

Describe the reaction of metal carbonate with an acid.

The reaction produces water, carbon dioxide, and a metal salt.