The heat of combustion of carbon to CO2 is -393.5 kJ/mol. The heat released upon formation of 35.2 g of CO2 from carbon and oxygen gas is
- +315 kJ
- -630 kJ
- -3.15 kJ
- -315 kJ
Answer
(4) -315 kJ
Solution
C(s) + O2(g) CO2(g); H = -393.5 kJ mol-1
Moles of CO2 = 35.244 = 0.8 mol
⇒ H = 0.8 (-393.5)
= -314.8 kJ -315 kJ
∴ 315 kJ of heat is released, i.e. H = -315 kJ.
Answer: (4)