Step-by-step explanation:
We have to find the number of moles of N₂ that are present in a sample that has a volume of 40.0 L at STP.
STP means Standard Conditions of Temperature and Pressure. These conditions are 273.15 K and 1 atm. We know that 1 mol of N₂ will occupy 22.4 L. We can use that ratio to find the answer to our problem.
1 mol of N₂ = 22.4 L
moles of N₂ = 40.0 L * 1 mol/(22.4 L)
moles of N₂ = 1.79 mol
Answer: 1.79 moles of nitrogen are present.