SOLUTION: The chemical formula for carbon dioxide is CO2. If the weight of carbon dioxide is 3520 grams, how much does the oxygen weigh? (C,12:O,16)

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Question 131794: The chemical formula for carbon dioxide is CO2. If the weight of carbon dioxide is 3520 grams, how much does the oxygen weigh? (C,12:O,16)
Answer by edjones(7311) About Me  (Show Source):
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CO2=12+2(16)
=12+32
=44
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Let x be the wt of O2
x/32=3520/44 Proportion
x=32*3520/44
x=2560 gms.
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Ed