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CHM 101 CHM 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

When one mole of a substance burns in excess oxygen, the heat change is called:
Options
A Enthalpy of combustion
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B Enthalpy of formation
C Enthalpy of fusion
D Enthalpy of vaporization
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Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The enthalpy of combustion is defined as the enthalpy change when one mole of a substance undergoes complete combustion in excess oxygen under standard conditions.

Hint

The term 'burns' is the key here. Which enthalpy change is associated with burning?

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