What volume of methane would remain if a burner containing 40cm³ of methane burns in 40cm³ of enclosed air (assuming that oxygen is 20% of air)?

What volume of methane would remain if a burner containing 40cm³ of methane burns in 40cm³ of enclosed air
(assuming that oxygen is 20% of air)?

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Remaining volume = 40-4 =36cm³

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sharon kalunda answered the question on March 28, 2019 at 13:20

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