CHEMISTRY

JAMB 2007 - Question 26

Chemistry 2007 JAMB Past Questions - Question 26: Calculate the mass of chlorine gas which occupies a volume of 1.12 dm³ at s.t.p.

Choose the correct answers from the options given.
Calculate the mass of chlorine gas which occupies a volume of 1.12 dm³ at s.t.p.
A:
B:
C:
D:
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Correct Answer

C

Explanation

2 * 35.5g of chlorine has a volume of 22.4 dm3 at s.t.p
∴ xg of chlorine will have a volume of 1.12 dm3
x = (1.12 * 35.5 * 2)/22.4 = 3.55g