5.5.a - Standard Enthalpy of Combustion
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Define Standard Enthalpy of Combustion.
💡 Hint: Think about the energy released when fuels burn.
What are the typical products of combustion reactions?
💡 Hint: Consider complete combustion in oxygen.
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What does Standard Enthalpy of Combustion measure?
💡 Hint: Focus on energy flow during combustion.
Combustion reactions are usually:
💡 Hint: Consider energy changes in combustion processes.
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Calculate the enthalpy of combustion for propane (C₃H₈) given the reaction: C₃H₈ + 5O₂ → 3CO₂ + 4H₂O. Use known enthalpies to find the result.
💡 Hint: Set up the Hess's law equation, balance everything, and remember to input values correctly.
A fuel cell's combustion efficiency can be calculated using its standard enthalpy. If a given fuel has a ∆cH° of -2800 kJ/mol and burns 100 moles, what is the total energy released?
💡 Hint: Watch out for unit conversions!
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