Question

7. Calculate the maximum amount of work that can be done by the reaction CH4(g)+2O2(g) ⇌ CO2(g)+ 2H2O(g) given the following information.

Substance Gf(KJ/mol)

CH4(g) -50.8

CO2(g) -394.4

H2O(g) -228.57

Answer 1

228.57 x 2 + 394.4 + 50.8 = 902.34