200 cm3 of air was passed over heated copper in a syringe several times to

CHEMISTRY
JAMB 1997

200 cm3 of air was passed over heated copper in a syringe several times to produce copper (II) oxide. When cooled, the final volume of air recorded was 158cm3. Estimate the percentage of oxygen in the air?

  • A. 31%
  • B. 27%
  • C. 21%
  • D. 19%

Correct Answer: C. 21%



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