How Do I Calculate the Enthalpy of Isooctane at 500 K?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the enthalpy of isooctane at 500 K, starting from the standard state of 278 K and 1 atm pressure. The calculation involves determining the enthalpy up to the boiling point, applying the latent heat of vaporization, and then using the formula h = mCpΔT to find the enthalpy at 500 K. The participants emphasize the importance of specifying whether the specific heat capacity (Cp) remains constant throughout the temperature range. The discussion highlights the need for clarity in problem statements for accurate calculations.

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I have to calculate the enthalpy of isooctane at 500 K.

Isooctane is a liquid at room temperature and whenever enthalpy is to be calculated, it is from the standard state (278 K temperataure, 1 atm pressure).

Do I calculate enthalpy upto boiling point, then use latent heat of vaporization and from that point calculate enthalpy upto 500 K using h = mCpΔT ? And if so, do I use the same value of Cp throughout?
 
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What's the question say? Is it specific? Free form? Approximate?
 
It says to calculate the enthalpy of isooctane at 500 K on a kJ/kmol basis
 
You haven't been given any constraints beyond units, so you are free to do as you wish.
 
You haven't given the exact and complete problem statement.
 
Can you post the question again with more information ?
 

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