In the absence of a catalyst, ammonia burns in an excess of oxygen to produce steam and nitrogen. What is the volume of oxygen remaining when 60 cm³ of ammonia is burnt in 100 cm³ of oxygen, all volumes being measured at the same temperature and pressure?
Correct answer: D. 55 cm³
- A. 35 cm³
- B. 40 cm³
- C. 45 cm³
- D. 55 cm³
Explanation
4NH3 + 3O2→ 6H2O + 2N2 60 cm³ 100 cm³ : Given (22,400 × 4) cm³ of ammonia uses (22,400 × 3) cm³ of O2 1 cm³ of ammonia uses .75 cm³ of O2 60 cm³ (given) of ammonia will use .75 × 60= 45 cm³ of O2 Hence the remaining volume of O2 will be 100-45=55 cm³
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