Stearic acid (C18H36O2) is a typical fatty acid, a molecule with a long hydrocarbon chain and an organic acid group (COOH) at the end.
1. How can write a balanced equation for the complete combustion of stearic acid to gaseous products.
2. Estimate the heart of combustion (ΔH0f= -948 kJ/mol).
3. Determine the heat in kJ and kcal when the 1.00 gram of stearic acid is burned totally.