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How to find out the carbon dioxide output of a fuel using a thermochemical equation - Year 12 Chem

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This worked example steps through How to find out the carbon dioxide output of a fuel using a thermochemical equation - Year 12 Chem, focusing on Thermochemical equations and Fuels & energy content. It helps students calculate fuel energy content and emissions and scale and combine thermochemical equations.

Thermochemical equationsFuels & energy contentFuelThermochemical equationEnthalpy change

Learning goals

What you should be able to do

  • calculate fuel energy content and emissions
  • scale and combine thermochemical equations
  • evaluate fuel sustainability
  • interpret an energy profile

Curriculum links

VCE Chemistry connections

  • Unit 3, Area of Study 1Carbon-based fuels
  • Unit 3, Area of Study 1Measuring changes in chemical reactions
  • Unit 3, Area of Study 2Extent of chemical reactions