Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · The mole and the Avogadro constant

The mole and the Avogadro constant — practice question

Limestone is used to cut sulfur dioxide emissions from coal-fired power stations. The reaction is given by: $\text{CaCO}_3 + \text{SO}_2 \rightarrow \text{CaSO}_3 + \text{CO}_2$. What is the minimum mass of $\text{CaCO}_3$ needed to remove $1$ tonne of $\text{SO}_2$?

  • A1 tonne
  • B2 tonnes
  • C64 tonnes
  • D100 tonnes

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