Other Stoichiometry Variations - Gas Volumes, Density, Molarity

Problem Set IconCarbon dioxide can easily build up in man-made habitats, like spacecraft and submarines. A way to remove carbon dioxide is to react it with lithium hydroxide, as shown in the following balanced reaction:

2LiOH(s) + CO2(g) → Li2CO3(s) + H2O(l)

In normal circumstances, a human produces about 1000 grams of carbon dioxide each day. Using this information, complete the problem set below. Make sure to completely answer each question and to show all of your work.

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  1. At standard conditions, 1000 grams of carbon dioxide is how many liters?
  2. How many grams of lithium hydroxide are needed to react with 5.10 x 103 Liters of carbon dioxide?
  3. 2.0 kilograms of lithium hydroxide can “scrub”, or remove, how many liters of carbon dioxide at standard conditions?
  4. How many liters of carbon dioxide can be “scrubbed”, or removed, with 3.45 Liters of 0.10 M of lithium hydroxide solution?


Once you have answered the questions completely, please submit your work to the dropbox.