Question #451b6

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Nov 18, 2017

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Explanation:

1) Hydrogen gas, #H_2#(g) has no smell or colour.

2) Hydrogen gas has no effect on moist litmus paper
or moist universal indicator paper - it is neutral.

3)Test for Hydrogen Gas:

Hydrogen gas is recognised by the 'pop' when it burns.
The 'pop' is the sound of a small explosion.
Hydrogen gas is highly flammable.

#2H_2(g) + O_2(g) rarr 2H_2O(l)#

This highly exothermic reaction is an example of oxidation.