Question

Stuck on this problem!!!

The gas tank of a 2014 Dodge Charger holds 19.1 gallons. How many pounds of carbon dioxide are produced by burning an entire tank of gas? Express your answer rounded to the nearest 10th of a pound.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Were you given amount of CO2 produced from a gallon of gas?

Certain assumptions have to be made....

Does the gas burn completely? No CO produced?

Does the gas contain ETHANOL?

I see various numbers for CO2 produced from gallon of gas from 18 to 20 pounds per gallon....

All of these factors will affect your answer !