Natural gas, or methane, is an important fuel. Combustion of one mole of methane releases 802.3 kilojoules of energy. How much energy does that represent in kilocalories?   Select one: a. 1.92 x 10-1 kcal b. 1.92 x 102 kcal c. 1.92 x 105 kcal d. 3.36 x 103 kcal e. 3.36 x 106 kcal

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Natural gas, or methane, is an important fuel. Combustion of one mole of methane releases 802.3 kilojoules of energy. How much energy does that represent in kilocalories?


 

Select one:
a. 1.92 x 10-1 kcal
b. 1.92 x 102 kcal
c. 1.92 x 105 kcal
d. 3.36 x 103 kcal
e. 3.36 x 106 kcal
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