What is the vapour density of 560cm3 3 of a gas that weighs 0.4g at s.t.p? [Molar Volume of gas at s.t.p = 22.4 dm3 3 ]

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Chemistry - 2024 Subject: Chemistry

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What is the vapour density of 560cm3 3  of a gas that weighs 0.4g at s.t.p?

[Molar Volume of gas at s.t.p = 22.4 dm3 3  ]

Answer Details

To find the vapour density of a gas, you can use the formula:

Vapour density = (Molar mass of gas) / 2


However, first, we need to determine the molar mass of the gas. One can find the molar mass using the given data:


We know that at standard temperature and pressure (s.t.p.), 1 mole of any gas occupies 22.4 dm3. We need to convert the volume from cm3 to dm3 because the molar volume is given in dm3:


560 cm3 = 0.560 dm3


Now, let's find the number of moles in 0.560 dm3:

The number of moles (n) = Volume of gas (dm3) / Molar volume at s.t.p. (dm3/mol)

n = 0.560 dm3 / 22.4 dm3/mol

n = 0.025 moles


Given that the mass of the gas is 0.4 grams, we can find the molar mass by using the relation:

Molar Mass = Mass / Number of Moles

Molar Mass = 0.4 g / 0.025 moles

Molar Mass = 16 g/mol


Now that we have the molar mass, we can find the vapour density:

Vapour density = Molar mass / 2

Vapour density = 16 g/mol / 2

Vapour density = 8.0


Hence, the vapour density of the gas is 8.0.

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