Answer:
-800 kJ/mol
Explanation:
To solve the problem, we have to express the enthalpy of combustion (ΔHc) in kJ per mole (kJ/mol).
First, we have to calculate the moles of methane (CH₄) there are in 2.50 g of substance. For this, we divide the mass into the molecular weight Mw) of CH₄:
Mw(CH₄) = 12 g/mol C + (1 g/mol H x 4) = 16 g/mol
moles CH₄ = mass CH₄/Mw(CH₄)= 2.50 g/(16 g/mol) = 0.15625 mol CH₄
Now, we divide the heat released into the moles of CH₄ to obtain the enthalpy per mole of CH₄:
ΔHc = heat/mol CH₄ = 125 kJ/(0.15625 mol) = 800 kJ/mol
Therefore, the enthalpy of combustion of methane is -800 kJ/mol (the minus sign indicated that the heat is released).
We have that energy=specific heat * change in temperature * mass. Thus, we have the final temperature (22) minus the initial temperature (55) to equal -33 as our change in temperature. Our specific heat is in J/g*C, so we're good with that because g stands for grams and the aluminium is measured in grams. As there are 10 grams of aluminum, we have
![10*(-33)*0.902=-298 ish](https://tex.z-dn.net/?f=10%2A%28-33%29%2A0.902%3D-298%20ish)
as our final temperature
An exothermic reaction would release energy and would therefore lose heat itself, while an endothermic reaction would absorb energy and gain heat. Therefore, losing heat would be an exothermic reaction
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