Chapter 6, Problem 99E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The volume of methane burned when given energy of methane required to heat the home should be calculated.

Concept Introduction:

Enthalpy change: It is defined as the amount of heat released or absorbed by the chemical reaction at constant pressure conditions.

Specific heat capacity: It is the amount of heat required by the substance to increase temperature of the 1 kilogram of the substance by 1 kelvin.

Calorimeter: It is the device used to measure the heat involved in the chemical reaction.

The heat released by the reaction is measured in calorimetry by using the following formula.