JAMB - Chemistry (1995 - No. 4)

What volume of oxygen will remain after reacting 8cm\(^3\) of hydrogen with 20cm\(^3\) of oxygen?
10 cm3
12 cm3
14 cm3
16 cm3

Explanation

  First write a balanced equation for the chemical reaction: 

  2H\(_2\)  + O\(_2\)  →  2H\(_2\)O

Mole ratio:  2 moles  : 1 mole

Expected reacted volume: 8 cm\(^3\) : 20 cm\(^3\)

Actual reacted volume:  8 cm\(^3\) :  4 cm\(^3\)

Residual Volume(Expected - Actual):  0 : 16 cm\(^3\) 

Therefore, the volume of oxygen remaining is 16 cm\(^3\)  

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