Asked by Melanie
The standard disposable propane cylinders for use with camp stoves, lanterns, portable barbecues, etc, contain 355 g of propane. Calculate the total energy available from one of these cylinders.
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Answered by
DrBob222
C3H8 + 5O2 == 3CO2 + 4H2O
Look up the delta H for this reaction or calculate it from
dHrxn = (n*dHo products) - (dHo reactants) = ?
Then that is the dH for the reaction for 44 g C3H8. Call that Y.
Then Y x (355/44) = ? energy available.
Look up the delta H for this reaction or calculate it from
dHrxn = (n*dHo products) - (dHo reactants) = ?
Then that is the dH for the reaction for 44 g C3H8. Call that Y.
Then Y x (355/44) = ? energy available.
Answered by
Melanie
Alright thank you so much for your help! I really appreciate it.
Answered by
DrBob222
You're welcome.
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