Chemistry in Context
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Chapter 3.7, Problem 3.18SC
You Decide Checking Carbon from Cars
A clean-burning automobile engine emits about 5 lb of C atoms in the form of CO2 molecules for every gallon of gasoline it consumes. The average American car is driven about 12,000 miles per year. Using this information, check the statement that the average American car releases its own weight in carbon into the atmosphere each year. List the assumptions you make to solve this problem. Compare your list and your answer with those of your classmates.
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