Enthalpy of combustion of carbon to CO2 is -393.5 kJ mol−1. Calculate the heat released upon formation of 35.2g of CO2 from carbon and dioxygen gas.
The balanced chemical reaction for the combustion of C to CO2 is given below:
C(s)+O2(g)→CO2(g); ΔH=−393.5kJ/mol
The formation of 44g(1 mol) of CO2 releases 393.5 kJ of heat.
The formation of 35.2 g of CO2 releases 393.5×35.244=314.8kJ of heat.