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Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems

Enthalpy Change of Propane Combustion

Medium General Chemistry Thermodynamics And Thermochemistry

In a closed system, the combustion of propane (C3H8) releases heat energy. The balanced chemical equation for the complete combustion of propane is:

C3H8 + 5 O2 → 3 CO2 + 4 H2O + heat.

Given the molar enthalpy of formation (ΔHf) for propane is -104 kJ/mol, carbon dioxide is -394 kJ/mol, and water is -286 kJ/mol, calculate the enthalpy change (ΔHrxn) for the combustion reaction of 1 mole of propane.

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