Question

If the weight of oxygen required to burn 24gm of carbon is ‘x’gm, find the value of ‘x’ assuming the Law of Const. Composition to be true.

Answer 1

Answer:

64 grams of oxygen is required.

Explanation:

carbon dioxide and oxygen always combines in ratio Of 3:8 respectively

therefore,

24/x =3/8

1/x =3/8×24

1/x=1/64

x=64