What mass of natural gas (CH4) must you burn to emit 275 kJ of
heat?
CH4(g)+2O2(g)→CO2(g)+2H2O(g)ΔH∘rxn=−802.3kJ
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Pentane (C5H12) is a component of gasoline that burns according
to the following balanced equation:
C5H12(l)+8O2(g)→5CO2(g)+6H2O(g)
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Part A
Calculate ΔH∘rxn for this reaction using standard
enthalpies of formation. (The standard enthalpy of formation of
liquid pentane is -146.8 kJ/mol.)
Express your answer using five significant figures.
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kJ
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