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You stated that carbon dioxide and nitrogen are present, but you did not mention oxygen. Nothing burns without oxygen . . .

If you expose limewater to carbon dioxide, it will get cloudy, but will not if you expose it to nitrogen.

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Q: What test would allow you to tell the difference between carbon dioxide and nitrogen why would the burning splint test not work?
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