Question

In a container containing CO, H₂, and SO₂, what is the mole fraction of CO if the H₂ mole fraction is 0.22 and the SO₂ mole fraction is 0.58?

a) 0.20
b) 0.12
c) 0.16
d) 0.32

Answer 1

The mole fraction of CO in the given mixture is 0.20.

Step-by-step explanation:

The mole fraction of CO can be calculated by using the given mole fractions of H₂ and SO₂. The mole fraction of CO is equal to 1 minus the sum of the mole fractions of H₂ and SO₂.

Let's calculate it:

Mole fraction of CO = 1 - (mole fraction of H₂ + mole fraction of SO₂)

Mole fraction of CO = 1 - (0.22 + 0.58)

Mole fraction of CO = 1 - 0.80

Mole fraction of CO = 0.20

Therefore, the mole fraction of CO is 0.20.