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What is the mass per cent of carbon in carbon dioxide?

A

0.00034

B

0.2727

C

0.034

D

0.287

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To find the mass percent of carbon in carbon dioxide (CO₂), we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Determine the molecular mass of carbon dioxide (CO₂) - The molecular formula for carbon dioxide is CO₂, which consists of one carbon (C) atom and two oxygen (O) atoms. - The atomic mass of carbon (C) is approximately 12 grams per mole. - The atomic mass of oxygen (O) is approximately 16 grams per mole. - Therefore, the molecular mass of CO₂ can be calculated as: \[ ...
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  • carbon in carbon dioxide is

    A
    `sp^(2)`- hybridised
    B
    `sp^(3)` d - hybridised
    C
    sp- hybridised
    D
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  • In the laboratory preparation of carbon dioxide, carbon dioxide is collected by:

    A
    downward displacement of water
    B
    upward displacement of water
    C
    downward displacement of air
    D
    upward displacement of air

  • What is the mass of carbon dioxide which contains the same number of molecules as are contained in 40 g of oxygen?

    A
    40g
    B
    55g
    C
    32g
    D
    44g

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