is so2 gas lighter than air?

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2007-05-21 09:53:37 · 5 answers · asked by esteban 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

Air has a mol.mass of around 29.
SO2 mol.mass is 32 + 32 = 64.
SO2 is heavier than air.

2007-05-21 09:57:13 · answer #1 · answered by Norrie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Gas Denser Than Air

2016-12-10 13:55:48 · answer #2 · answered by whiten 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

64.07*393.15/29.32 = 859.11°K = 585.96°C = 1,086.73°F

At temperatures above 585.96°C (1,086.73°F), SO2 is less dense than air is at 20°C.

2007-05-21 10:16:03 · answer #3 · answered by Helmut 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

No, not at 64 g/mole.

2007-05-21 09:57:58 · answer #4 · answered by Dr Dave P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

it might be

2007-05-21 09:58:03 · answer #5 · answered by Keith J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋