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Lots of ways. Density and spectroscopy come to mind, but if you're just looking for a quick test of a small quantity and you don't mind using it up in the process: A smoldering (not flaming) wooden splint inserted in a test tube of oxygen will flare into life. A flaming splint inserted in a test tube of hydrogen will cause a small "pop" (and probably blow the splint out) as the hydrogen combusts.

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