Lithium Oxide Is an Effective Absorber of Carbon Dioxide and Can

question 87

Multiple Choice

Lithium oxide is an effective absorber of carbon dioxide and can be used to purify air in confined areas such as space vehicles. What volume of carbon dioxide can be absorbed by 1.00 kg of lithium oxide at 25°C and 1.00 atm? Li₂O(aq) + CO₂(g) → Li₂CO₃(s)

• A)687 mL
• B)819 mL
• C)687 L
• D)819 L
• E)22.4 L

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