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To test for a specific gas, you would typically use a method tailored to that gas. For example, to test for hydrogen, you would bring a lit splint close to the gas; a positive test would produce a characteristic 'pop' sound. For oxygen, you would use a glowing splint; a positive test would cause the splint to reignite. For carbon dioxide, you could bubble the gas through limewater; a positive test would turn the limewater cloudy.
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Name a nonfermentative test in which gas production indicates a positive test result?
The oxidase test is a nonfermentative test in which the presence of gas bubbles indicates a positive result. Gas bubbles result from the reaction of the test reagent with cytochrome c oxidase, which is present in certain bacteria like Pseudomonas species.
Describe what happens in a positive test for oxygen gas?
In a positive test for oxygen gas, a glowing splint inserted into a test tube of the gas will reignite, indicating the presence of oxygen. This is a characteristic test for the presence of oxygen, as the gas supports combustion.
What substance would be in the test tube if the gas was hydroegn?
If the gas in the test tube is hydrogen, the substance inside would be hydrogen gas since the gas in the tube is hydrogen itself.
A mineral that contains calcium carbonate would provide a positive response to a test for what?
A mineral containing calcium carbonate would provide a positive response to the test for carbonate ions due to the presence of carbonate in the compound. The test typically involves the addition of an acid, such as hydrochloric acid, which reacts with carbonate ions to form carbon dioxide gas, resulting in effervescence or bubbling.
What happens in a positive test for oxygen gas?
A glowing splint will burst into flame/smoke in pure oxygen (using a test tube).
Reaction of Bacillus Megaterium in a catalase test?
Bacillus megaterium is catalase-positive, meaning it produces the enzyme catalase which breaks down hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen. In a catalase test, if Bacillus megaterium is added to hydrogen peroxide, you would observe the formation of bubbles or effervescence due to the release of oxygen gas. This is a positive catalase test result for Bacillus megaterium.
A positive chemical test is often the best and safest way to identify a gas?
A positive result of any test identifies the actual presence of a particular substance in a given sample. This type of test is called a specific test. Yes, it is a safest way to identify a gas.
How could a sample gas be collected at the positive electrode when using electrolysis for copper?
To collect a sample gas at the positive electrode during electrolysis for copper, a gas collection tube can be placed directly above the positive electrode. As the electrolysis is carried out, the gas generated at the positive electrode will rise and move into the collection tube, allowing for easy sampling and analysis.
What indicates a test for catalase production is positive?
A positive catalase test result is indicated by the presence of bubbles or effervescence when hydrogen peroxide is added to the test organism. This indicates the production of the enzyme catalase, which breaks down hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen gas.
How would you test to see if a gas is hydrogen?
it will burn with a pop noise
What is a change of state from liquid to gas which is not evaporation and has 4 letters?
If a liquid was to boil to change state, it would be changing from a liquid to a gas, and would be said to be boiling.
What is produced at the positive electrode of the electrolysis of molten lead bromide?
At the positive electrode (anode) of the electrolysis of molten lead bromide, bromine gas is produced. This is because bromine ions are attracted to the positive electrode, where they are oxidized to form bromine gas.
