Hess's Law Example 6
Worked example: formation of ethanol from combustion data
Calculate ΔfHθ for ethanol:
2C(s) + 3H2(g) + ½O2(g) → C2H5OH(l)
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Key terms in this lesson
- enthalpy change of combustion
- The enthalpy change when one mole of a substance is completely burned in oxygen, with all reactants and products in standard states.
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