Three of the reactions that occur when the paraffin of a candle (typical formula C21H44)

Chapter 6, Problem 6.88

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Three of the reactions that occur when the paraffin of a candle (typical formula C21H44) burns are as follows: (1) Complete combustion forms CO2 and water vapor. (2) Incomplete combustion forms CO and water vapor. (3) Some wax is oxidized to elemental C (soot) and water vapor. (a) Find DH8rxn of each reaction (DH8 f of C21H44 5 2476 kJ/mol; use graphite for elemental carbon). (b) Find q (in kJ) when a 254-g candle burns completely. (c) Find q (in kJ) when 8.00% by mass of the candle burns incompletely and 5.00% by mass of it undergoes soot formation.

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