What are discriminating tests for the presence of hydrogen gas, carbonate dianion, and zinc metal?
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Explanation:
So to test for dihydrogen, simply ignite the bubbles that come off a mixture of zinc metal in hydrochloric acid. It should ignite (safely) with an audible whoosh as shown in the former equation.
WE represent the oxidation zinc metal by hydrochloric acid by means of the following equation:
The reaction with acetic acid would be a trifle more sluggish:
You would need to give the mixture of metal and acid a bit of encouragement with a heat gun to get it going.
To show the presence of carbonate anion, you would have to go to a little bit more trouble:
Now carbon dioxide turns lime water milky due to a precipitate of
Calcium hydroxide is only sparingly soluble in water to give lime water,