Question

Part A

Write balanced reactions for the complete combustion of hydrogen.

Express your answer as a chemical equation. Identify all of the phases in your answer.

Part B

Use standard enthalpies of formation to calculate the amount of heat released per kilogram of the fuel.

Part C

Write balanced reactions for the complete combustion of methanol.

Express your answer as a chemical equation. Identify all of the phases in your answer.

Part D

Use standard enthalpies of formation to calculate the amount of heat released per kilogram of the fuel.

Part E

Which fuel contains the most energy in the least mass?

Which fuel contains the most energy in the least mass?

Part F

How does the energy of these fuels compare to that of octane (C₈H₁₈)?