Chapter 5, Problem 5.72QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The volume of water that can be heated by the energy obtained from the burning of $275\text{g}$ of propane from $20.0°\text{C}$ to $100.0°\text{C}$ is to be calculated.

Concept introduction: The change in enthalpy for complete combustion of one mole of substance in presence of excess oxygen is known as enthalpy of combustion. It is calculated by formula,

$\Delta H_{\text{comb}}=\frac{q}{n}$

To determine: The quantity of water that can be heated by the energy obtained from the burning of $275\text{g}$ of propane from $20.0°\text{C}$ to $100.0°\text{C}$.