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How do you test hydrogen gas ​

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Step-by-step explanation:

The test for hydrogen consists of holding a burning splint held at the open end of a test tube of gas. If the gas is hydrogen it burns with a loud “squeaky pop” which is the result of the rapid combustion of hydrogen with oxygen to produce water.

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