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8. Thermochemistry - Part 3 of 3
8. Thermochemistry / Thermochemical Equations / Problem 3

The population of the U.S. in 2021 was 332.9 million

Assuming that glucose is metabolized entirely to carbon dioxide and water according to the following equation: 

C6H12O6(s) + 6 O2(g) → 6 CO2(g) + 2 H2O(l) ΔH° = -2803 kJ

Calculate the mass of carbon dioxide in kg produced by the U.S. population in 2021 if an average person consumes 2000 Cal per day.


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