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One possible use for the cooking fat left over after making french fries is to burn it as fuel.

Formula = C51H88O6

Density = 0.94 g/ml

Delta Hf= – 1310. kj/mol

Write a balanced equation of the combustion of cooking fat.

Write a balanced equation of the combustion of cooking fat.

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Update:

sorry i forgot this part!

Use the data above to calculate the amount of energy released (in kilojoules per milliliter) from the combustion of cooking fat:

sorry i forgot this part!

Use the data above to calculate the amount of energy released (in kilojoules per milliliter) from the combustion of cooking fat:

1 Answer

  • Anonymous
    1 month ago

    C(51)H(88)O(6) + O2 –> CO2 + H2O

    ‘A combustion reaction is when all substances in a compound are combined with oxygen, which then produces carbon dioxide and water.’

    Balancing:

    You have 51 Carbons so add 51 carbons to the other side.

    C(51)H(88)O(6) + O2 –> 51CO2 + H2O

    88 Hydrogens on one side multiple of 2 on the other so:

    C(51)H(88)O(6) + O2 –> 51CO2 + 44H2O

    finally balance the oxygens; 51*2 plus 44 on the right side and 6+2 on the left side, therefore:

    C(51)H(88)O(6) + 70O2 –> 51CO2 + 44H2O

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