In the reaction C + O2 -> CO2, if the heat liberated is 10 J, what is the heat of formation of CO2?
(a) -10 J
(b) 10 J
(c) 0
(d) Cannot be determined
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Query is from Standard Heat (Enthalpy) of Formation topic in portion Application of Energy Balances in the Absence of Chemical Reactions and Energy Balances: How to Account for Chemical Reaction of Basic Chemical Engineering