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A-LevelChemistryAtoms, molecules and stoichiometry9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2024 · Q31 Mark

A 0.216g sample of aluminium carbide reacts with an excess of water to produce methane gas. This is the only carbon-containing product formed in the reaction. This methane gas burns completely in O2 to form H2O and CO2 only. The volume of CO2 produced at room temperature and pressure is 108 cm³. What is the formula of aluminium carbide?

AAl2C3
BAl3C2
CAl3C4
DAl4C3

✓ Correct answer

D: Al4C3

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Atoms, molecules and stoichiometry, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2024 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 3.

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