Topical Questions These questions are keyed to major topics in the chapter. Usually a q...

Topical Questions

These questions are keyed to major topics in the chapter. Usually a question that is answered at the back of this book is paired with a similar one that is not.

For each of the reactions in Question 87 that requires work to be done, calculate the minimum mass of graphite that would have to be oxidized to CO₂(g) to provide the necessary work.

Question 87

Which of these reactions are capable of being harnessed to do useful work at 298 K and 1 bar? Which require that work be done to make them occur?