November 2002,
Q1 P1
1 A mixture of 10 cm3 of methane and 10 cm3 of ethane was sparked with an excess of oxygen.
After cooling to room temperature, the residual gas was passed through aqueous potassium
hydroxide.
What volume of gas was absorbed by the alkali?
A 15 cm3
B 20 cm3
C 30 cm3
D 40 cm3
The equation for the reaction is:
CH4(g) + C2H6(g) 5.5 O2(g) ? 3CO2(g) + 5H2O (l)
Avogadro's law states that Equal volumes of ideal or perfect gases, at the same temperature and pressure, contain the same number of particles, or molecules
Therefore,
10cm³ of Methane
10cm³ of Ethane
and 30cm³ of Carbon Dioxide