A technician tests a gas released from a reaction vessel. The gas is bubbled through fresh limewater.
| Stage | Observation |
|---|---|
| Before the gas is bubbled through | Clear, colourless solution |
| After the gas is bubbled through several times | Cloudy white mixture |
Name the gas.
Explain why the mixture becomes cloudy white.
89 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Chemistry 8.2 Identification of common gases, covering 8.2.1 Test for hydrogen, 8.2.2 Test for oxygen, 8.2.3 Test for carbon dioxide, and 8.2.4 Test for chlorine. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.