what is tested for by using a glowing splint

A glowing splint is used to test for the presence of oxygen in a sample. If the glowing splint is brought near the sample and it ignites or continues glowing brighter, it indicates the presence of oxygen.

A glowing splint is used to test for the presence of oxygen gas (O2). When the glowing splint is inserted into a gas sample, if the gas contains oxygen, it will cause the splint to reignite and continue burning. This is because oxygen supports combustion and can sustain the burning of the splint. If no oxygen is present, the splint will not reignite or continue burning.