Produce oxygen by heating potassium manganate(VII), then identify it with a glowing splint
Potassium manganate(VII) produces oxygen when heated. In this experiment oxygen is produced and identified with a glowing splint.
This practical is part of our Classic chemistry experiments collection.
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