Interpretation: The method of comparison of different fuels is to be described.
Concept introduction: Combustion reactions are used to power vehicles, heat water and homes, and create electricity. But not all combustion reactions provide the same amount of energy.
Answer to Problem 1TAI
By increasing water temperature equate fuels by taking same amount of water and same amount of fuel.
Explanation of Solution
To compare different fuels measure the amount of energy that they transfer as a result of combustion. The most common method of measuring this energy is calorimetry. Energy transferred can be expressed in
For combustion reactions, the heat of reaction is negative and is also referred to as heat of combustion.
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