(a) (i) Define heat of combustion.

(ii) What name is given to the container used for determining tne reaction?

 

(b) The heat of combustion of carbon in excess air is - 3935 kJ.

(i) Sketch an energy profile diagram for the reaction.

(ii) Calculate the heat change when 60 g of carbon undergoes complete combustion to produce carbon (IV) oxide. (C = 12)

(iii) Explain why the value of the heat of neutralization of strong acids by strong bases is constant.

 

(c) Give reason for the following:

(i) rusting of iron is regarded as a slow combustion process;

(ii) iron filings rust much more faster than iron nails when exposed to the same atmospheric condition;

(iii) iron is better protected from corrosion by plating it with.zinc than with tin