How Can Hydrocarbon Properties Affect Specific Heat of Combustion?

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The discussion focuses on understanding how specific properties of C5 to C10 hydrocarbons influence their specific heat of combustion. Participants clarify that an experiment is not necessary, but rather an analysis of hydrocarbon properties such as molecular weight, bond types, and structure is required. Key insights include the importance of identifying relevant physical properties from chemical handbooks to assess their impact on combustion characteristics.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of hydrocarbon structures and classifications
  • Familiarity with specific heat and combustion concepts
  • Knowledge of chemical properties and their influence on combustion
  • Access to chemical handbooks for property reference
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  • Research the relationship between molecular weight and specific heat of hydrocarbons
  • Study the impact of bond types (single, double, triple) on combustion properties
  • Examine the role of hydrocarbon structure in combustion efficiency
  • Explore chemical handbooks for detailed hydrocarbon property listings
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specific heat of combustion?? help

Homework Statement


Chemical Properties of gasoline components
Using C5 to C10 hydrocarbons, conduct an experiment to determine the effect of one property of the hydrocarbon on the specific heat of combustion.


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The Attempt at a Solution


The problem is that I don't understand what this question is asking for. My teacher said the experiment is not needed... but how do I "determine the effect of one property of the hydrocarbon on the specific heat of combustion."... Any hints or suggestions are greatly appreciated.
 
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Can you name a few properties of substance?
 


It's able to bond with other carbons
 


No, that's not what you need.

Imagine you have some liquid sustance. What physical properties of such substance will be listed in the handbook?
 

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