Waec Model Questions Vol1 2020 Chemistry Question 23

Practice objective / multiple choice question 23 from the 2020 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2020 Chemistry Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 23 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2020 • CHEMISTRY • objective

A 5.00 g sample of calcium carbonate is heated strongly, producing calcium oxide and carbon dioxide. The CO₂ is collected over water at 25 °C and a total pressure of 750 mmHg. The vapor pressure of water at this temperature is 23.8 mmHg. The volume of dry CO₂ collected is 1.20 L. If the mass of CaO actually recovered after the experiment is 2.10 g, calculate the percent yield of CaO.

Answer Options

A. 90 % (percent yield of CaO)
B. 85 % (percent yield of CaO)
Correct Answer C. 80 % (percent yield of CaO)
D. 75 % (percent yield of CaO)
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
80 % (percent yield of CaO)

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2020 Chemistry Question 23. It is a objective / multiple choice question from the 2020 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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