Chapter 9, Problem 59E

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

A balanced equation corresponding to the combustion of sucrose should be presented

Concept Introduction:

Combustion involves reaction between a combustible material and an oxidizer like oxygen to produce carbon dioxide (CO₂) and water (H₂O).

These are exothermic reactions i.e. they are accompanied by the release of heat.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The change in internal energy ΔE for the combustion of sucrose needs to be calculated

Concept Introduction:

For a given reaction, the change in internal energy (ΔE) is related to the heat of the reaction (q) by the following equation:

  $\text{ΔE = q + w -----(2)}$

Here,

w = work done