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Identification of Gases (Cambridge (CIE) O Level Chemistry): Revision Note

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Identification of Gases

  • Several tests for anions and cations produce gases which then need to be tested

  • The table below indicates the tests for the gases included in the syllabus

12-3-3--testing-gases

Examiner Tips and Tricks

It is easy to confuse the tests for hydrogen and oxygen. Try to remember that a ligHted splint has a H for Hydrogen, while a glOwing splint has an O for Oxygen.

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