Enthalpy of combustion of carbon to CO2 is –393.5 kJ mol−1. Calculate the heat released upon formation of 35.2 g of CO2 from carbon and dioxygen gas.
Formation of CO2 from carbon and dioxygen gas can be represented as:
C(s)+O2(g) → CO2(g) ΔfH=−393.5 kJ mol−1
(1 mole = 44 g)
Heat released on formation of 44 g CO2=–393.5kJmol–1
∴ Heat released on formation of 35.2 g CO2
=−393.5 kJ mol−144 g×35.2 g=–314.8 kJ mol−1