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How do you test for H2S?

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The Squeaky Pop Test

Mg and HCl are in a test tube reacting, immediately after placing the Mg inside the test tube, place a second test tube upside down on top of the the first tube

When they have finished reacting, place you thumb over the top of the second tube (the one containing the H2 gas). flip it, and light a match (a splint works the same) quickly remove your thumb and place the match/splint over the tube. It should produce a pop (may be a squeek, depending on how well you do it)

Copper and hydochloric acid

2 HCl + 2 Cu --> 2 CuCl + H2 (for Cu 1+)

2 HCl + Cu --> CuCl2 + H2 (for Cu 2+)

so yes, hydrogen gas is produced for both copper I and copper II

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Introduce lead acetate soaked filter paper.It will turn into black.

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