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Consider the reaction: C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ → 6CO₂ + 6H₂O and ΔH = -2800 kJ. How many kJ of energy are released when 18 grams of glucose are combusted?

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-616 kilo joules of energy is released when 40 grams glucose are combusted.

Step-by-step explanation:

Balance equation of the reaction:

C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ → 6CO₂ + 6H₂O and ΔH = -2800 kJ

1 mole glucose undergoes combustion to release 2800 kJ of energy

atomic mass of 1 mole of glucose = 180.15 gram/mole

40 grams of glucose will have

number of moles =
(mass)/(atomic mass of one mole)

number of moles =
(40)/(180.15)

= 0.22 moles of glucose in 40 gram.

1 mole of glucose when undergoes combustion yields -2800 kilo joules of energy

0.22 moles of glucose when undergoes combustion yields


(2800)/(1) =
(x)/(0.22)

x = -616 kilo joules of energy is released when 40 grams glucose undergoes combustion. (minus sign indicates release of energy)

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