8.9.1 - Detection of Carbon and Hydrogen
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Practice Questions
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What compound is used to detect carbon in organic compounds?
💡 Hint: It's an oxide used for oxidation.
What happens to anhydrous copper sulfate when it comes in contact with water?
💡 Hint: Think of hydration!
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Which test is used to detect nitrogen in organic compounds?
💡 Hint: Remember the fusion process.
True or False: Carbon and hydrogen can be detected without heating the organic compound.
💡 Hint: Consider the methods discussed.
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An organic compound contains nitrogen and halogens. Describe how you would conduct a complete qualitative analysis to identify the presence of both elements using Lassaigne’s test.
💡 Hint: Think of the sequential nature of Lassaigne’s test.
Explain how the detection methods for carbon and hydrogen can be applied in environmental studies, particularly in monitoring pollution levels.
💡 Hint: Consider how chemical detection translates to environmental health.
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