Question

Describe a test for hydrogen?

Answer 1

Hydrogen:

• Hydrogen is the amplest element or chemical substance that is accessible in our universe.
• It makes almost 90 percent of organic compounds.
• It is the smallest and the lightest of all elements having atomic number 1 and an atomic weight of 1.008 u.
• Hydrogen is mostly seen in the form of a gas and is colorless, odorless but flammable in nature.

Test for hydrogen:

• A characteristic test for hydrogen (H₂) gas can be performed by bringing a burning candle near the source of hydrogen.
• On doing so, hydrogen gas burns with a squeaky pop sound.
• Hydrogen gas is recognized by the ‘pop’ when it burns.
• The ‘pop’ is the sound of a small explosion.