GCSE CHEMISTRY - What is the Test for Nitrogen Gas? - How do I test for Nitrogen Gas?

Test for Nitrogen Gas, N₂_(g).

1) Nitrogen gas has no colour or smell.

2) Nitrogen gas has no effect on moist litmus paper
or moist universal indicator paper - it is neutral.

3) Nitrogen gas will put out a lit splint.

Specific test.

There is no specific test for nitrogen.
It is notable for its inertness (the triple bond makes it unreactive).
Nitrogen is sometimes used in gas chromatography.