0.46g of ethanol when burned raised the temperature of 50g of water by 14.3K. Calculate...

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JAMB 2000

0.46g of ethanol when burned raised the temperature of 50g of water by 14.3K. Calculate the heat of combustion of ethanol. [C = 12, O = 16, H = 1, Specific heat capacity of water = 4.2 jg-1K-1]

  • A. +3000 KJ mol-1
  • B. +300 KJ mol-1
  • C. -300 KJ mol-1
  • D. -3000 KJ mol-1

Correct Answer: C. -300 KJ mol-1



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