Answer:
9.4 metric ton of SO₂ are emitted from yhe smoke stack each year.
Explanation:
Total amount = 100 metric ton
Sulphur in the total amount = 5% = 5 metric ton
Ash = 3% = 3 metric ton
Sulphur in the ash = 10% of 3 metric ton = 0.3 metric ton
Sulphur in the flue gases = 5 metric ton - 0.3 metric ton = 4.7 metric ton
Combustion of sulphur: S (s) + O₂ (g) → SO₂ (g)
32 g S _________ 64 g SO₂
4.7 x 10⁶ g ______ x
x = 9.4 x 10⁶ g = 9.4 metric ton of SO₂
Because negatives are on the left and positives are on the right , if it was .0100 +x it would move to the right since +x implies that the x is positive.
