JAMB Chemistry 2023 Question 6

Question 6

Air

What is the approximate volume of air containing 10cm3 of oxygen?

  1. A.25cm3
  2. B.20cm3
  3. C.100cm3
  4. D.50cm3
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Answer: D (50cm3)

Explanation

Air is about one-fifth (20%) oxygen, so 10 cm3 of oxygen is in about 5 × 10 = 50 cm3 of air.