Waec Model Questions Vol1 2017 Chemistry Question 3

Practice objective / multiple choice question 3 from the 2017 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2017 Chemistry Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 3 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2017 • CHEMISTRY • objective

A 5.00 g sample of calcium carbonate is heated in a closed vessel, producing calcium oxide and carbon dioxide: CaCO₃ → CaO + CO₂. The CO₂ is collected over water at 25 °C and a total pressure of 760 mmHg. The water vapour pressure at 25 °C is 23.8 mmHg. If the volume of dry CO₂ collected is 1.20 L, calculate the percent yield of CO₂ based on the amount of CaCO₃ used. Give your answer to one decimal place.

Answer Options

A. 88.3
B. 73.5
C. 101.2
Correct Answer D. 94.9
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
94.9

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2017 Chemistry Question 3. It is one of the objective questions from the 2017 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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