Question

When backpacking in the wilderness, hikers often boil water to sterilize it for drinking. Suppose that you are planning a backpacking trip and will need to boil 40L of water for your group. What volume of fuel should you bring? Assume each of the following: the fuel has an average formula of C7H16; 15% of the heat generated from combustion goes to heat the water (the rest is lost to the surroundings); the density of the fuel is 0.78g/mL; the initial temperature of the water is 25.0C and the standard enthalpy of formation of C7H16 is -224.4kJ/mol.
Express your answer using two significant figures.

Answer 1

56