Burning magnesium ribbon is plunged into the steam above boiling water in a conical flask. In the first method, the hydrogen that is formed is allowed to burn at the mouth of the flask. In the second method, the hydrogen is collected over water and tested with a lighted spill.
This practical is part of our Chemistry for non-specialists and Classic chemistry demonstrations collections.
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