Practice question
Question
Calculate the heat released when 60 g of ethanol is combusted if Δ Hc = -1366.7 kJ/mol. (Molar mass = 46 g/mol)
Explanation
Moles = 60 / 46 = 1.304 mol, heat released = 1.304 × 1366.7 = 1782.2 kJ.
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