AP EAMCET2005ChemistrySome Basic Concepts of Chemistry
x grams of calcium carbonate was completely burnt in air. The weight of the solid residue formed is 28 ~g . What is the value of x (in grams)?
Options
- A44
- B200
- C150
- D50
Correct answer
D. 50
Step-by-step solution
array lc CaCO ₃(s) CaO (s)+ CO ₂( ~g ) 40+12+48 & 40+16 =100 & =56 array 56 ~g CaO is obtained from =100 ~g CaCO ₃ 28 ~g CaO is obtained from = 100 28 56 =50 ~g CaCO ₃