The combustion of 1.00 mol liquid methyl alcohol (CH 3 OH) in excess oxygen is exothermic, giving

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The combustion of 1.00 mol liquid methyl alcohol (CH3OH) in excess oxygen is exothermic, giving 727 kJ of heat.

(a) Write the thermochemical equation for this reaction.

(b) Calculate the enthalpy change that accompanies the burning 10.0 g methanol.

(c) Compare this with the amount of heat produced by 10.0 g octane, C8H18, a component of gasoline.

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Chemistry Principles And Practice

ISBN: 9780534420123

3rd Edition

Authors: Daniel L. Reger, Scott R. Goode, David W. Ball

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