The enthalpy of combustion of a gallon (3.8 liters) of

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The enthalpy of combustion of a gallon (3.8 liters) of gasoline is about 31,000 kcal. The enthalpy of combustion of an ounce (28 g) of corn flakes is about 100 kcal. Compare the cost of gasoline to the cost of corn flakes, per calorie.

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QUESTION:

The enthalpy of combustion of a gallon (3.8 liters) of gasoline is about 31,000 kcal. The enthalpy of combustion of an ounce (28 g) of corn flakes is about 100 kcal. Compare the cost of gasoline to the cost of corn flakes, per calorie.

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The enthalpy of combustion of one gallon ( 3.8 L) of gasoline =31000 k cal

                                                                                   =31106 cal 

The enthalpy of combustion of  one ounce (28g)of corn flakes = 100 k cal

                                                                                  = 10104 cal

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