Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Alkanes

Alkanes — practice question

The table gives the volume percentage for each gas present in the exhaust gases from a petrol engine.
(a(i))[1]

Calculate the percentage by volume of carbon dioxide in the exhaust gases.

(a(ii))[1]

Which gas in the table has the smallest percentage by volume?

(a(iii))[1]

Which two elements in the table combine to make nitrogen dioxide?

(a(iv))[1]

Give the chemical formula of nitrogen dioxide.

(a(v))[1]

Where does the nitrogen found in the exhaust gases come from?

(b(i))[2]

What does the term hydrocarbon mean?

(b(ii))[1]

Give one harmful effect of carbon monoxide on health.

(b(iii))[2]

Balance the chemical equation for pentane’s complete combustion.\n\n$\text{C}_5\text{H}_{12} + 8\text{O}_2 \rightarrow ....\text{CO}_2 + ....\text{H}_2\text{O}$

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