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Non Life Sciences => Physics, Astronomy & Cosmology => Topic started by: scientizscht on 29/12/2020 09:56:51

Title: Is ΔG° released in full?
Post by: scientizscht on 29/12/2020 09:56:51

Hello

Methane oxidation has a ΔG° of 121 kJ/mol.

Does that mean that if I burn 1 mole of methane at room temperature, 121 kJ of heat will be released in the room?

Or it will be less or more because some energy will be used for the reaction or the kinetics of the molecules?

Thanks!

Title: Re: Is ΔG° released in full?
Post by: Bored chemist on 29/12/2020 18:52:39

Quote from: scientizscht on 29/12/2020 09:56:51

Does that mean that if I burn 1 mole of methane at room temperature, 121 kJ of heat will be released in the room?

Yes.
Though their may be further complexity due to condensation of water.