How many grams of CO2 can be produced by thermally decomposing 10 moles of ZnCO3(S)?

Answer: 440
Explanation

The decomposition reaction is: 

ZnCO 3(s)→ZnO(s)+CO 2(g) One mole of ZnCO₃ produces one mole of CO₂, so 10 moles will produce 10 moles of CO₂.

The molar mass of CO₂ is: 

CO₂=12+(16×2)=44g/mol Therefore, 

10 moles of CO₂=10×44=440g.

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