Is the following a properly written thermochemical equation? 2C8H18 + 25O2 → 16CO2 + 18H2O, ΔH = –5,471 kJ/mol

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Old · Answer 1 · 2018-02-24T10:03:13+0000

I believe the the equation is correctly expressed. The reaction above is a combustion reaction of octane. All of the combustion reaction is known to be exothermic reactions that is they release heat as the reaction proceeds. Consequently, they have negative enthalpies.

Is the following a properly written thermochemical equation? 2C8H18 + 25O2 → 16CO2 + 18H2O, ΔH = –5,471 kJ/mol

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