CLEP Chemistry Practice Test

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Black powder was used as a propellant for fireworks for centuries. One of the components of black powder is potassium nitrate (KNO3). Black powder containing 1 mol of KNO3 releases 289 kJ of heat during combustion. The molar mass of KNO3 is 101 g/mol. How much heat is released if a firework contains 250 g of KNO3?
  1. 117 kJ
  2. 715 kJ
  3. 29, 189 kJ
  4. 72, 250 kJ
Explanation
Answer: B - 715 kJ
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