The build-up of excess carbon dioxide in the air of a submerged submarine is prevented by reacting CO2 with sodium peroxide, Na2O2. 2 Na2O2 (s) + 2 CO2 (g) → 2 Na2CO3 (s) + O2 (g) Calculate the mass of Na2O2 needed in a 24.0-h period per submariner if each exhales 240 mL CO2 per minute at 21°C and 1.02 atm

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The build-up of excess carbon dioxide in the air of a submerged
submarine is prevented by reacting CO2 with sodium peroxide,
Na2O2.
2 Na2O2 (s) + 2 CO2 (g) → 2 Na2CO3 (s) + O2 (g)
Calculate the mass of Na2O2 needed in a 24.0-h period per
submariner if each exhales 240 mL CO2 per minute at 21°C and
1.02 atm

 

 

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