Describe simple chemical tests that would enable you to distinguish between the following sets of compounds. Write equations for any chemical reactions:
(a) dinitrogen monoxide (nitrous oxide), ammonia, and nitrogen
(b) carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen monoxide
(c) dilute hydrochloric acid, deuterium oxide, and hydrogen peroxide solution
2007-10-05 13:48:16 · 1 answers · asked by Hammad A 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
a. Add water to the gas and shake. Find the pH of the water. If it is basic you have ammonia.
b. Add water to the gas and shake. Find the pH of the water. If it is acidic, the gas is CO2.
c. Find the pH of the water. If it is acidic, you have the dilute acid. Cut yourself, and add some of the liquid to the cut. If it "fizzes", it is H2O2. If not, it is D2O.
Give me some time and I can come with tests to further identify the first two gas possibilities.
2007-10-05 13:59:06 · answer #1 · answered by cattbarf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋