Calc Mass Propane Needed to Raise Air Temp by 50K

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The discussion focuses on calculating the mass of propane (C3H8) required to raise the temperature of air by 50K, utilizing the standard enthalpy change of combustion of propane at -2220 kJ/mol. The calculation indicates that 50J of energy is necessary to achieve this temperature increase. The initial attempt at a solution yielded a mass of propane as 9.91x10^(-4)g, while the correct answer is identified as 1.85x10^3g. It is emphasized that the mass of air in the balloon, or its initial volume, temperature, and pressure, are crucial for accurate calculations.

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1. Homework Statement
The standard enthalpy change of combustion of propane (C3H8)
is -2220kJ/mol. It requires 1.0J of energy to raise the temperature of 1.0g of air by 1.0K.

Calculate what mass of propane needs to be burned to raise the temperature of the air in the balloon by 50K.


2. Homework Equations 3. The Attempt at a Solution

For the air in balloon to raise by 50K,50J is needed I suppose.
50/(mass of propane/44.0)=2220x10^3
mass of propane = 9.91x10^(-4)g
The answer given is (1.85x10^3)g.
Can anyone correct me?
 
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You need to know the mass of air in the balloon or it's initial volume / temperature / pressure.
Otherwise your answer is correct per g of air.
 

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