Many automobiles produce about 5 grams of NO for each mile they are driven. How many liters of NO gas at STP would be produced on a 100-mile trip
A) 400 liters of NO
B) 500 liters of NO
C) 600 liters of NO
D) 700 liters of NO
E) None of the above

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1 mole of NO gas occupies 22.4 liters at STP. 5 grams of NO is 5/30 = 0.167 moles. 0.167 moles of NO gas occupies 0.167 * 22.4 = 3.72 liters at STP. For a 100-mile trip, the car will produce 100 * 3.72 = 372 liters of NO gas at STP.

Many Automobiles Produce About 5 Grams of NO for Each