Why is hydrogen collected by the downward displacement of water? [2 marks]

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Hydrogen is collected by downward displacement of water because hydrogen is insoluble in water, so it does not dissolve in water to form any compounds. [1 mark]

Hydrogen cannot be collected by downward displacement of air even though it is lighter than it because it forms an explosive mixture with oxygen present in the air. [1 mark]

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