Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Atoms, molecules and stoichiometry

Atoms, molecules and stoichiometry — practice question

X is either nitrogen or sulfur, and in a car engine it forms the pollutant oxide Y. Y is then further oxidised to Z in the atmosphere. During this additional oxidation, $1\,\text{mol}$ of Y reacts with $0.5\,\text{mol}$ of gaseous oxygen molecules. Which of the following statements about X, Y and Z could be correct?

  • A1, 2 and 3 are correct
  • B1 and 2 only are correct
  • C2 and 3 only are correct
  • D1 only is correct

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