I would say CH3OH too because it has oxygen and oxygen produces heat i think but I'm no chemist
brad
Which gives off more heat when burning CH4 or CH3OH and why?
I think it would be CH3OH, but I am not sure and cannot find any information on the reason why. Does any one have any suggestion? Am I even right to begin with? Thanks.
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Do you know how to calculate the heat of the reaction; i.e., delta Hrxn?
Write the equations.
CH4 + 2O2 ==> CO2 + 2H2O
CH3OH + 2O2 ==> CO2 + 2H2O
Now look up in your text the delta Hof for each of the products and reactants (elements are zero)
delta Hrxn = delta Hproducts - delta Hreactants
Let me know if you need additional assistance but explain what you don't understand.
Write the equations.
CH4 + 2O2 ==> CO2 + 2H2O
CH3OH + 2O2 ==> CO2 + 2H2O
Now look up in your text the delta Hof for each of the products and reactants (elements are zero)
delta Hrxn = delta Hproducts - delta Hreactants
Let me know if you need additional assistance but explain what you don't understand.