The heat of combustion of methane is 213 kcal/mol. How many kcal of energy are released when 22.5 moles of CH₄burns in an excess of oxygen gas?
CH₄ + 2O₂ $\rightarrow$ CO₂ + 2H₂O

Question

The heat of combustion of methane is 213 kcal/mol. How many kcal of energy are released when 22.5 moles of CH₄burns in an excess of oxygen gas? CH₄ + 2O₂ $\rightarrow$CO₂ + 2H₂O

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The energy released is calculated by multiplying the moles of methane by the heat of combustion: 22.5 moles * 213 kcal/mol = 4792.5 kcal, which is not listed among the options.

The Heat of Combustion of Methane Is 213 Kcal/mol →\rightarrow→ CO2 + 2H2O A) 8

The Heat of Combustion of Methane Is 213 Kcal/mol $\rightarrow$ CO₂ + 2H₂O
A) 8