Chapter 13, Problem 13.129P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The mass of carbon monoxide is to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

Air is a homogeneous mixture of gases that makes up the earth’s atmosphere. It consists of $78\%$ nitrogen, $21\%$ oxygen and some traces of water vapors, argon, carbon dioxide, and some other gases. It also contains dust, pollen, and spores. Pure air is odorless and colorless in nature.

The conversion factor to convert hours to minutes is as follows:

$1\text{}\text{hour}=60\text{}\text{minutes}$