WAEC - Chemistry (2024 - No. 1)
Which of the following gases could be collected by downward displacement of air?
Chlorine
Hydrogen
hydrogen chloride
Sulphur(IV) oxide
Uitleg
Gases that are less dense than air are collected by downward displacement of air. Examples include ammonia and hydrogen.
Sulphur dioxide (SO\(_2\)) is not collected by downward displacement of air. It is collected by upward displacement of air because it is heavier than air.Also, chlorine is collected by upward displacement of air, not downward displacement. This is because although, it is heavier and denser than air, it is soluble in water. Instead, chlorine is collected by upward displacement of air.