Question:   Propane, C3H8(g), is used in many instances to produce heat by burning: C3H8(g) + 5O2(g) → 3CO2(g) + 4H2O(l)      ΔH = -2220. kJ What mass of oxygen would be needed to produce 497.0 kJ of heat?

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Propane, C3H8(g), is used in many instances to produce heat by burning:

C3H8(g) + 5O2(g) → 3CO2(g) + 4H2O(l)      ΔH = -2220. kJ

What mass of oxygen would be needed to produce 497.0 kJ of heat?

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