Collecting Gas.

How is a Gas Collected using Upward Delivery?

A gas that is less dense than air can be collected by upward delivery.
Examples of gases that can be collected
by this method are ammonia and hydrogen.

A gas jar is connected by a tube to the flask that is giving off the gas.

Collecting Gas using Upward Delivery

The less dense gas rises to the top of the gas jar and displaces the air.

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