Coal power plants burn large amounts of coal, c(s), in an o 2 (g) atmosphere to generate electricity. the chemical reaction responsible for producing this energy is shown below: c(s) + o 2 (g) → co 2 (g) determine the volume of co 2 in liters produced when 100 metric ton of c(s) is completely burned in an o 2 atmosphere. the density of co 2 is 1.98 kg/m 3 (1 metric ton = 1000 kg; 1 m 3 = 1000 l)

when the volume of gas is   changed from   717.73 ml   to 852 ml   the temperature will   change   from 315   c to 452   c

    calculation

this is calculated using the charles law formula

that is,   v1/t1 = v2/t2

          v1=?

        t1 = 315 c   into   kelvin = 315 +273 = 588 k

        v2 = 852   ml

        t2 = 425c + 273 =698 k

make v1   the subject of the formula ( by   multiplying both side by t1)

  v1=( v2 xt1) / t2

v1= (852 ml   x 588 k)/ 698 k= 717.73 ml