Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · The mole and the Avogadro constant

The mole and the Avogadro constant — practice question

A $0.5\,\text{g}$ portion of calcium carbonate is added to excess dilute hydrochloric acid. $\text{CaCO}_3(s) + 2\text{HCl}(aq) \rightarrow \text{CaCl}_2(aq) + \text{H}_2\text{O}(l) + \text{CO}_2(g)$. What volume of $\text{CO}_2$ is formed at r.t.p.?

  • A$0.12\,\text{dm}^3$
  • B$0.18\,\text{dm}^3$
  • C$0.24\,\text{dm}^3$
  • D$12\,\text{dm}^3$

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