If the molar heat of combustion of methane is 802 J/mol, how many joules of energy would be released from the combustion of 40 grams of methane?
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First, we need to know the molar mass of methane (CH4). The molar mass of carbon (C) is approximately 12 grams per mole and the molar mass of hydrogen (H) is approximately 1 gram per mole. Since methane has one carbon atom and four hydrogen atoms, its molar mass Show more…
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