When wood is burned we may assume that the reaction is the combustion of cellulose (empirical formula,

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When wood is burned we may assume that the reaction is the combustion of cellulose (empirical formula, CH2O).CH,O(s) + Oz(g)  CO2(g) + H,O(g)  = 425 kJ

How much energy is released when a 10-lb wood log burns completely? (Assume the wood is 100% dry and burns via the reaction above.)

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Chemistry Principles And Practice

ISBN: 9780534420123

3rd Edition

Authors: Daniel L. Reger, Scott R. Goode, David W. Ball

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