Thermochemistry Problems: How Do I Solve These Two Heat Release Calculations?

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This discussion focuses on solving two thermochemistry problems involving heat release calculations. The first problem calculates the heat released during the neutralization of hydrochloric acid (HCl) by sodium hydroxide (NaOH), using the heat of reaction of -56.2 kJ/mol. The second problem involves the combustion of benzene (C6H6) with oxygen, where 183 g of oxygen is reacted to determine the heat released, which is 3268 kJ per mole of benzene. Key equations include q = ms delta T and C = n/V for calculating moles from volume and concentration.

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I have more than one problem I need help with. Any help is extremely appreciated.

Homework Statement



Problem 1. The heat of neutralization of HCl by NaOH is delta H of reaction = -56.2 kj/mol. How much heat is released when 125mL of 1.750 M HCl is mixed with 195mL of 0.667 M NaOH?

Homework Equations



q= ms delta T


The Attempt at a Solution



I have no idea how to get this problem from volume and molarity to something like grams or moles that I can actually work with.







Homework Statement



Problem 2. The combustion of one mole of benzene, C6H6, in oxygen liberates 3268 kJ of heat. The products of the reaction are carbon dioxide and water. How much heat is given off when 183 g of oxygen are reacted with excess benzene?

Homework Equations



q = ms delta T


The Attempt at a Solution



I also have no idea how to even begin this problem. I don't even quite understand what they are asking for, let alone answering it.
 
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Indifference8 said:
I have no idea how to get this problem from volume and molarity to something like grams or moles that I can actually work with.

Change school as fast as possible. If they have not taught you how to calculate number of moles of substance dissolved when you are given volume and concentration, they won't be able to teach you anything about termochemistry.

Basically all you need to know is that C=n/V.

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