The enthalpy of combustion for ethanol (C2H5OH) is -1338.9 kJ. Calculate q, w, …
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The enthalpy of combustion for ethanol (C2H5OH) is -1338.9 kJ. Calculate q, w, ΔH and ΔU when ethanol is burned at 1atm and 298K.
Based on signs of q and w, was heat released or gained, work done on or by system?
