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Unit 6

Activity B: Qualitative observation


Combustion
Test Observations Inferences
Burn a few drops on a
Test Burns with a clear non-smoky
Observations Low carbon-to-hydrogen
Inferences
crucible lid
Add to water flame form
Two layers Either no OH ratio
group; or if an
Burns with a smoky flame High carbon-to-hydrogen
alcohol or acid it has a high
molar mass (at ratio
least 4 carbon
Solubility in water and pH test atoms)
It dissolves fully Forms hydrogen bonds with
water, so has OH group
Add litmus or universal Litmus paper goes red It is an acid
indicator UI solution goes green It is a neutral substance (not
an acid)

Test for alkenes


Test Observations Inferences
Add some bromine water to  Brown bromine water C=C group present
the unknown solution – goes colourless
stopper the test tube and  And two layers are
shake carefully formed

Test for halogenoalkanes


Test Observations Inferences
Shake a few drops of the Two layers form
unknown with water
Add a few drops

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