Calcium carbonate decomposes on heating according to CaCO₃(s) → CaO(s) + CO₂(g). If 10.0 g of CaCO₃ are heated, (a) calculate the theoretical volume of CO₂ produced at 25 °C and 1 atm, and (b) determine the percent yield if 1.9 L of CO₂ are actually collected.

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(a) 2.44 L CO₂ (theoretical) (b) 78 % yield

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2024 Chemistry Question 5

Calcium carbonate decomposes on heating according to CaCO₃(s) → CaO(s) + CO₂(g). If 10.0 g of CaCO₃ are heated, (a) calculate the theoretical volume of CO₂ produced at 25 °C and 1 atm, and (b) determine the percent yield if 1.9 L of CO₂ are actually collected.

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Waec Model Questions Vol1 2024 Chemistry Question 5

Calcium carbonate decomposes on heating according to CaCO₃(s) → CaO(s) + CO₂(g). If 10.0 g of CaCO₃ are heated, (a) calculate the theoretical volume of CO₂ produced at 25 °C and 1 atm, and (b) determine the percent yield if 1.9 L of CO₂ are actually collected.

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Calcium carbonate decomposes on heating according to CaCO₃(s) → CaO(s) + CO₂(g). If 10.0 g of CaCO₃ are heated, (a) calculate the theoretical volume of CO₂ produced at 25 °C and 1 atm, and (b) determine the percent yield if 1.9 L of CO₂ are actually collected.