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9 July, 00:22

Given:

CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H2O, ΔH = - 890 kJ/mol

How much energy is released when 59.7 grams of methane (CH4) reacts with oxygen?

The combustion of 59.7 grams of methane releases ___ kilojoules of energy

(I've seen two different answers both with goof reviews but I don't know which one is correct. This is for Edmentum btw)

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  1. 9 July, 03:38
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    The combustion will release - 3,321 KJ/mol of energy

    Explanation:

    What we need to do here is to first calculate the number of moles of methane burnt.

    Mathematically, the number of moles of methane burnt = mass of methane/molar mass of methane

    Molar mass of methane = 16g / mol

    Thus the

    number of moles will be;

    59.7/16 = 3.73 moles

    Now, 1 mole of methane produces - 890 KJ/mol if energy

    Then the energy produced by by 3.73 moles of methane would be 3.73 * 890 = - 3,320.8125

    which is approximately - 3,321 KJ/mol

    Kindly note that the amount of heat is negative because it is an exothermic reaction
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