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Question
Identify the terms for the following:
A method used to collect HCl gas.
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Solution
Upward displacement of air (or downward delivery)
Explanation:
HCl gas is heavier than air therefore it is collected by displacing air from a downward position to an upward position. The HCl gas is collected at the bottom of the container. This process is known as upward displacement of air.
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