Chemistry 5070 · O Level · The mole and the Avogadro constant

The mole and the Avogadro constant — practice question

By volume, a sample of clean, dry air contains 0.0400% carbon dioxide.
(a)[3]

Calculate the number of molecules of carbon dioxide present in 480 dm$^3$ of clean, dry air at room temperature and pressure. A mole of any gas contains $6.02 \times 10^{23}$ molecules.

(b)[1]

When fuels such as gasoline undergo complete combustion, carbon dioxide is produced. One hydrocarbon found in gasoline has the molecular formula $\text{C}_9\text{H}_{20}$. Write the equation for the complete combustion of $\text{C}_9\text{H}_{20}$.

(c(i))[1]

Give one adverse effect of global warming.

(c(ii))[2]

Describe how the presence of gases such as carbon dioxide in the atmosphere leads to global warming.

(d)[1]

Photosynthesis removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. State the word equation for photosynthesis.

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This 8-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: CO$_2$ volume = 480 \times 0.04 \div 100 = 0.192

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