What volume of oxygen at STP is required to burn 500 dm^3 of ethene?

Everyday Science / Branch of Science — Multiple-choice practice

  1. A. 1000 dm^3
  2. B. 500 dm^3
  3. C. 2000 dm^3
  4. D. 1500 dm^3

Correct answer

1500 dm^3

Explanation

Explanation ethene ( C2H4) C2H4 + O2 --------> CO2 + H20 balance the equation C2H4 + 3 O2 to 2 CO2 + 2 H2O 500 dm^3 of ethene x 3 1500 dm^3

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