How Much CO₂ Is Produced by a Car Driven 20,000

question 4

Multiple Choice

How much CO₂ is produced by a car driven 20,000 mi in one year?
Assume the following:
• A car gets 20 mi/4.0 L of gasoline.
• Gasoline has the chemical formula of octane: C₈H₁₈.
• One liter of gasoline has a mass of 0.8 kg.
• Gasoline is completely burned to carbon dioxide and water.

• A) 1,500 kg
• B) 9,900 kg
• C) 15,000 kg
• D) 20,000 kg
• E) 4,900 kg

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