A volume of 80cm³ of a mixture of propane (C₃H₈) and oxygen were ignited in an experiment.The products were cooled and passed through an aqueous...

A volume of 80cm³ of a mixture of propane (C₃H₈) and oxygen were ignited in an experiment.The products were cooled and passed through an aqueous sodium hydroxide. The final volume
was reduced by 30cm³
a) Write the equation for the combustion of propane
b) Determine the volume of;
i) The component of the original mixture
ii) Residual oxygen

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sharon kalunda answered the question on May 21, 2019 at 14:03

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