0.16g of methane when burnt increases the temperature of 100g of water by 40\(^{\circ}\), what...
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0.16g of methane when burnt increases the temperature of 100g of water by 40\(^{\circ}\), what is the heat of combustion of methane if the heat capacity of water is 4.2 Jg-10C-1? (CH\(_4\)=16).
- A)1,160kJmol\(^{-1}\)
- B)1,180kJmol\(^{-1}\)
- C)1,560kJmol\(^{-1}\)
- D)1,680kJmol\(^{-1}\)
Correct Answer: D)1,680kJmol\(^{-1}\)
Explanation
In this question, we are given the mass of methane burned (0.16g), the temperature increase of water (40
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