Calculating the volume of a certain number of moles
2 marks · EasyState the volume occupied by 1 mole of oxygen gas at room temperature and pressure (rtp) in cm³. Show your answer with the correct unit.
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24,000 cm³ (±100)
Also accept: 24000 cm³; 24000 cubic centimetres
Common mistakes: 24 cm³; 24,000 dm³
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Marking points
B1 · 1 mark · States the correct molar volume in cm³ (24,000).
A1 · 1 mark · Gives answer with correct unit (cm³).
Worked solution
At rtp, 1 mole of any gas occupies 24 dm³, which equals 24,000 cm³.