How Much Energy (KJ) Is Released When 15 $\rarr$ Al₂O₃(s) + 2Fe(l)

question 63

Multiple Choice

How much energy (kJ) is released when 15.0g of Fe(l) is produced in the thermite reaction
2Al(s) + Fe₂O₃(s) $\rarr$ Al₂O₃(s) + 2Fe(l) $\Delta$ H ^$\circ$ = - 822.8 kJ/mol

• A) 12,300 kJ
• B) 221 kJ
• C) 110. kJ
• D) 6,170 kJ
• E) 54.8 kJ

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