a. Write the balanced equation for the combustion of isooctane (C 8 H 18 ) to produce

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a. Write the balanced equation for the combustion of isooctane (C8H18) to produce water vapor and carbon dioxide gas.

b. Assuming gasoline is 100.% isooctane, with a density of 0.692 g/mL, what is the theoretical yield of carbon dioxide produced by the combustion of 1.2 × 1010 gal of gasoline (the approximate annual consumption of gasoline in the United States)?

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Chemistry

ISBN: 9781305957404

10th Edition

Authors: Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

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