A test of an automobile engine's exhaust revealed that 3.5 g of NO2 was emitted in 10. minutes of operation. How many moles of NO2 would this engine release if it were used for a 40.-minute commute, assuming that this measured number is representative of the emission under all circumstances?

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Dayami Tucker

Chemistry

28 May, 23:55

A test of an automobile engine's exhaust revealed that 3.5 g of NO2 was emitted in 10. minutes of operation. How many moles of NO2 would this engine release if it were used for a 40.-minute commute, assuming that this measured number is representative of the emission under all circumstances?

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Julio Leon · Answer 1

0.304 moles of NO₂ may be produced

Explanation:

During 10 minutes of operation, 3.5 g of NO₂ were produced by the engine.

In 40 minutes, the engine may produce (40. 3.5) / 10 = 14 g of gas

Solved by a rule of three.

Let's convert the mass to moles → 14 g. 1 mol / 46 g = 0.304 moles