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This quiz challenges your knowledge of the chemistry behind carbon combustion and significant figures. It explores how to calculate the mass of carbon dioxide produced from burning coal, considering a lump of coal with a specific carbon content. Additionally, it examines the significance of using the correct number of significant figures in scientific calculations. Test your skills and understanding of fundamental chemistry concepts with relevant calculations and theoretical implications.
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Quiz 1. How many kg of carbon dioxide (CO2) can be created by burning a lump of coal that contains 10.0 kg of carbon? Show your work. MW of C = 12.01 g/mole MW of O = 16.00 g/mole A. 10.0 kg B. 3.66 kg C. 36.6 kg D. none of these 2. If a lump of coal contains 10.0 kg of carbon and is 88.5% Carbon by mass, what is the mass of the lump of coal? Show your work. A. 10.0 kg B. 8.85 kg C. 11.3 kg D. none of these
Quiz 3. Why is it important to use the correct number of significant figures? A. To avoid a long list of numbers reported by some calculators. B. The number of significant figures tell something about the precision of the number. C. The number of significant figures tell something about the accuracy of the number. D. It is not important. 4. How many significant figures are in the number 1.03 x 102? A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5