Unit 6

Activity B: Qualitative observation

Combustion Test Observations Inferences
Burn a few drops on a Burns with a clear non- Low carbon-to-hydrogen
crucible lid smoky flame ratio
Burns with a smoky High carbon-to-
flame hydrogen ratio

Test Observations Inferences

Add to water Two layers form Either no OH group; or if
an alcohol or acid it has
a high molar mass (at
least 4 carbon atoms)
Solubility in water and It dissolves fully Forms hydrogen bonds
pH test 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 Observations Inferences

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

Test Observations Inferences

Test Shake
for alkenes
a few drops of Two layers form
the unknown with water
Add a few drops
Test for
halogenoalkanes