Substance

Formula

enthalpy of combustion measurement

sucrose (table sugar)

C12H22O11(s)

-5644

octane (component of gasoline)

C8H18(l)

-5471

glucose (simple sugar found in fruit)

C6H12O6(s)

-2808

propane

C3H8(g)

-2219

ethanol

C2H5OH (l)

-1367

methane (the major component of natural gas)

CH4(g)

-891

methanol (wood alcohol)

CH3OH(l)

-726

carbon (graphite)

C(s)

-394

hydrogen

H2(g)

-286

 

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