CHEMISTRY
JAMB 2008 - Question 4
Chemistry 2008 JAMB Past Questions - Question 4: 16.8g of sodium hydrogen trioxocarbonate (IV) is completely decomposed by heat. Calculate the volume of carbon (IV) oxide given off at s.t.p
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Correct Answer
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Explanation
2NaHCO₃ (s) ---------- Na₂CO₃ (s) + CO₃ (s) + H₂O(gl)2 moles 1 moles168g 22.4dm³ from the equation168g of NaHCO₃ gives off 22.4dm³ of CO₂ therefore 16.8g of NaHCO₃ will give off = 22.4 x 16.8 168 = 2.24 dm³ of CO₂

