2 L of H2 and 2L of O2 are mixed at 10oC and 1 atm. An electric spark is passed through the mixture, upon which there is a 'pop'. On bringing back the temperature and pressure to the original values, what will be the volume of the gas left?
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Solution
The equation for the reaction between hydrogen and oxygen can be written as: 2H2+O2→2H2O
Therefore the volume ratio is = 2: 1: 2
Given that 2L of H2 and 2L of O2 are made to react together, but according to the reacting volume ratio, 2L of hydrogen needs 1 L of oxygen.