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Find the enthalpy change of combustion of a number of alcohol's' so that you can investigate how and why the enthalpy change is affected by the molecular structure of the alcohol.
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... Aim The aim is to find the enthalpy change of combustion of a number of alcohol's' so that you can investigate how and why the enthalpy change is affected by the molecular structure of the alcohol. Background Knowledge Combustion is principally the oxidation of carbon compounds by oxygen in air to form CO2 if there is a sufficient amount of oxygen. The hydrogen in a compound forms H2O. Combustion produces heat as well as carbon dioxide and water. The enthalpy change of combustion is the enthalpy change that occurs when 1 mole of a fuel is burned completely in oxygen. I can use an enthalpy cycle to work the combustion value out only if you have the right information. The energy contained in the bonds of the products is less than the energy contained in the bonds of the reactants. The difference in energy is released as heat. Energy releasing reactions














