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The heat of combustion of carbon is -393.5 kJ/mol. The heat released upon the formation of 35.2 g of CO2 from carbon and oxygen gas is:

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+ 315 kJ
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- 31.5 kJ
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- 315 kJ
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+ 31.5 kJ
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Solution

The correct option is C - 315 kJ
The molar mass of CO2 is 44 g/mol.

35.2 g of CO2 corresponds to 35.2g44g/mol=0.8mol

When 1 mole of CO2 is formed from C and oxygen, the heat released is -393.5 kJ. Negative sign indicates that heat is released.

When 0.8 moles of CO2 are formed from C and oxygen, the heat released is 393.5×0.8=315kJ

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