It is proposed to use some type of ground-based engine to produce electricity. You are asked “does one kg of Jet-A fuel (decane) produce more or less mass (in kg) of CO 2 than 1 kg of natural gas (methane) ? Assume that both fuels burn with air in stoichiometric proportions. Write the chemical formula for decane (C 10 H 22 ) burning with air for stoichiometric conditions. Then write the chemical reaction formula methane (natural gas, CH 4 ) that reacts with air, also for stoichiometric conditions. Determine the kg of CO2 produced per kg of fuel for decane and repeat for methane.Which fuel produces fewer kg of CO 2 per kg of fuel ?Please show all work!!

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Chemistry: The Molecular Science

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Chapter3: Chemical Reactions

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It is proposed to use some type of ground-based engine to produce electricity. You are asked “does one kg of Jet-A fuel (decane) produce more or less mass (in kg) of CO₂ than 1 kg of natural gas (methane) ? Assume that both fuels burn with air in stoichiometric proportions. Write the chemical formula for decane (C₁₀ H₂₂ ) burning with air for stoichiometric conditions. Then write the chemical reaction formula methane (natural gas, CH₄ ) that reacts with air, also for stoichiometric conditions. Determine the kg of CO^₂produced per kg of fuel for decane and repeat for methane.
Which fuel produces fewer kg of CO 2 per kg of fuel ?

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